UK partner of UCPA

UCPAAction Outdoors are the official UK partner of UCPA. Union national des Centres sportifs de Plein Air was originally established by the French government to encourage young people to take more holidays and experience the outdoor lifestyle, trips are aimed at 18 - 39 yr olds.

Partner Info

Groups

UCPA Groups. Credit: Bruno LongoDo you have the headache of organising a group holiday this season?  Then consider us the remedy.

Group Booking Info

Chalet Les Pelerins

Looking for a chalet style holiday?  Chalet Les Pelerins is the first eco-friendly chalet in Chamonix.  It's stylishly designed, incredibly comfortable and the location makes it perfect for activities in town, on the slopes or simply relaxing in front of the fireplace.

www.chalet-in-chamonix.co.uk

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For your protection and peace of mind we hold both an ATOL licence and subscribe to the TOPP scheme run by Travel & General Insurance Co. This complies fully with all European Travel Regulations.


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great value all inclusive sports holidays all year

Every activity holiday we offer has been thoroughly researched, tried and tested, it's a tough job but someone had to do it. Our prices offer great value - any date any resort - just search for your holiday using the TABS above or the QUICK SEARCH box top right. Or read on here for some ideas...

 

Credit UCPAWindsurfing in Hyeres

Coaching for beginners to experts, join us on the mediterranean coast of France for a week of windsurfing at its best. Available May - October.

The weather at Hyeres tends to be thermal based, generally quite calm in the mornings then benefitiing from a good sea breeze in the afternoon.

Prices from £371 all-inclusive of accommodation, meals, equipment and instruction Read More

Credit - UCPASurfing in Lacanau

Lacanau-Ocean is on the Atlantic coast of France with 14 kilometres of uninterrupted fine, golden sand. Available May - October.

A world-class location for all water-sports and over 2,300 hours of sunshine per year!

Prices from £195 for 3 Day break and £380 for Full Week, all-inclusive of accommodation, meals, equipment and instruction Read More

Credit - UCPAMountaineering in Chamonix

Mountaineering or "Alpinism" in the French Alps is a mix of rock climbing, snow & ice techniques and general travelling in the mountains. Available June - September.

Chamonix is home to the highest summit in Western Europe, Mont Blanc, is not a highly technical climb, but does require an excellent level of fitness & acclimatisation.

Prices from £524 for Alpinism week, and £1,332 for full Mont Blanc Ascent week. Read More

We are the UK partners of UCPA who have over 40 years experience running activity breaks. The holidays offered are incredible value because we focus on the parts that really matter - location, equipment and most importantly, top-notch instruction.

UCPA All Inclusive HolidaysThe Best Prices - Any Date Any Resort!

Just search for your holiday using the drop down TABS above or the QUICK SEARCH box top right. UCPA packages include everything in resort, except the bar bill!

7 nights accommodation, all meals including breakfast, lunch (packed lunch or hot meal back at accommodation) and evening meal each day, ski or snowboard equipment for 6.5 days, instruction where specified and your liftpass for 6.5 days!

Book with Action Outdoors for your UCPA ski or snowboard holiday to some of the best French resorts in the Alps: Argentiere  Chamonix  Flaine  La Plagne  Les Arcs Les Deux Alpes  Serre Chevalier  Tignes  Val d'Isere

NEWS NEWS NEWS...

UCPA SummerNEW Surf Camps in Lacanau

Surf Camps in legendary Lacanau, famous for its offshore swell and great surfing conditions, all-inclusive prices More Info

Crazy Kids16 April 2009

Crazy Kids in Tignes. The 2009 Tignes Fest is going off in Tignes this week. Don't miss out next year, join us in April in Tignes for live music and fancy dress parties each night!

www.bbc.co.uk

15 Feb - BBC.CO.UK

"A cheaper option... there are ways to keep the costs of a ski holiday under control. " by James Cove, Full Article

8 Feb - The Observer The Observer Online

"...as the icy wind of the credit crunch blows through the Alps... a stay at UCPA could be the answer." by Jamie Doward, The Observer Full Article

Taken Tues 20 Jan 2009

20 Jan - It's been Dumping

"Thigh deep powder" and "some of the best conditions ever skied" are on the lips of the lucky ones in resort today! Don't just believe them read the Telegraph's report or even better get out and join them!

 

 

 

 

 

inspired to ski

Action Outdoors are the Booking Agent for Inspired to Ski.

www.inspiredtoski.com

Courses available to book for 08/09:

Off Piste Combination: 8-15 March Chamonix

3 Day Performance: 15-18 March Chamonix

3 Day Performance: 18-22 March Chamonix

All Mountain & Off Piste Performance: 18-25 April Tignes

Solo Travellers

Our UCPA holidays are superb for anyone thinking of travelling on their own:

  • Shared Rooms mean no single occupancy supplements
  • Group instruction brilliant way to meet people
  • Relaxed, social atmosphere in the centres