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ce séjour est indisponible à la vente !
Every day, a new human experience and sports
You don't have to decide which snowsport you want to do until you arrive! Depending on your requirements (fitness level, snow coverage, objectives), we will provide you with either skis or a snowboard for your course.
practice independently and receive in addition to sessions at the card with our instructors you participate at the pace you want.
Technical level: improver (all levels except beginners)
You are confident on green and blue runs. You are beginning to control your speed, varying your direction.
Physical intensity: *
All levels.
Reception from 08.00.
Breakfast, accommodation, collection of ski pass valid from day one of the course.
Choose your equipment at the snowsports shop (skis or snowboard).
First afternoon free.
Unsupervised and coaching!
An instructor will advise you on your progress throughout the course and give you weather information, suggestions for good runs and information on snow conditions.
Option of supervised topic-based sessions decided with your instructor adviser.
If you have purchased arrival the night before, please come to the centre between 17.00 and 20.00 Meal served between 19.30 and 20.30.
At the end of the final morning of snowsports, stays end at 14.00 latest.
Your deposit will be returned when you have returned your equipment and vacated your room (we really appreciate the help…). No accommodation available at the end of the course.
UCPA - Arc 1600 - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tel: 04 79 07 07 50 - Fax : 04 79 07 79 89
Email: arcs@ucpa.asso.fr
If you are coming by car.
From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, take the CD 119 towards Arc 1600, then the Arc 2000 road as far as the village of Deux Têtes, which is about 19km from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Free, outdoor and unsupervised parking is available below the centre (100m away).
If you are coming by train
At Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF train station catch the Martin bus service (around €10 for a single ticket, For information call +33 (0)4 79 07 04 49) or the funicular that leaves from the station for Arcs 1600 (every half an hour between 8.30am and 7.00pm - approx. €8 for a single). Then take the free inter-resort shuttle bus for Arcs 2000 (stops outside the centre).
Call Bimet taxis on +33 (0)4 79 07 20 39.
You will be asked for a deposit of 100 Euros (cheque or cash) when you arrive. It will be returned at the end of your stay, subject to damage to equipment and/or premises.
No contra indications with regard to physical exertion or serious medical treatment.
Check-in:
On Sunday morning.
Programme ends early afternoon on Saturday.
A choice of unsupervised snowsports or organised sessions: you decide on the mix…
Several options: tailored personal advice, exploring the area, freeride, freestyle and snowpark … (mixed skier/snowboarder sessions possible!).
Every day, depending on your level and the conditions, the instructors will give you suggestions: you decide.
NB: this package is not open to beginners.
Dinner, bed and breakfast: € 40 per person.
With your ski holidays booking add 1€ and benefit Hannah Jacket –Girls limited Edition !
Plan your stay
Wide open spaces for all kinds of winter sports.
At 1765m above sea level and looking down on the Haute-Tarentaise valley, the resort of Arc 1 600 is positioned at the edge of the Vanoise national park, where the Mont-Blanc, Beaufortain and Vanoise ranges meet.
A site that is favoured for hiking, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding, the centre is situated 5 minutes from the resort, at the heart of the forest.
Recently refurbished centre with all the comforts
Ski-in/ski-out in the heart of the forest
2 tennis courts, volleyball and badminton courts, private heated swimming pool.
Accommodates 500 people.
- Refurbished accommodation and bathroom facilities.
- Rooms with basin sleeping 4, W.C. and showers on each floor.
- 3 dining rooms (self-service).
- 3 lounges and 1 forum.
- 120 places in a separate building reserved for 13-15 year-olds in the school holidays.
At the UCPA
Cosy bar, nightclub and dance floor, comfortable lounges, snowboard and ski talks, TV lounge (Eurosport), bar, billiards, table football.
In resort
10 mins on foot or free shuttle.
All services and shops, restaurants, live music bar, bars, 2 cinema screens, concert hall, tearoom, sauna, bookshop, paragliding taster sessions.
Experience unique moments
For snowsports: 1 anorak, 1 pair of ski pants or 1 pair of salopettes, 1 or 2 jumpers or fleeces, 1 thermal vest, 1 good pair of gloves or mittens, 1 ski hat, 1 pair of U.V filter sunglasses, 1 pair of ski goggles, 1 high factor suncream, 1 lip balm.
Please bring a padlock to lock your cupboard or secure your equipment (available on loan for a deposit of 5 Euros), a drinks bottle and a small rucksack for meals on the slopes. Please bring a towel (sheets provided by UCPA).
On arrival, you choose your equipment for the duration of your stay: skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots.
