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Mountain Biking Enduro

The French Alps are fast becomming the 'in-place' to go mountain biking. There have been several new tracks developed over the last few years from the the Chamonix Valley, to Les Arcs 1600 and Les Deux Alpes. Access some of Europes' finest single-track with only a few pedal strokes from the top of the lifts.

The bikes are downhill full suspension from a variety of manufacturers and are all good quality. Protective gear is also provided. The guide is fully qualified under the French system and has a huge amount of local knowledge to add to your trip. You definately need to have good experience of mountain biking plus a good level of fitness. If you do not have so much experience then consider our MTB / Multi Sport Package.

Everything is included:- bikes, protective gear, lift passes, in valley transport, guides and even a packed lunch.

5 full days of mountain biking in the best terrain and single track possible!

Note - if you have a group of 4 or more then please contact us as we can offer you a customised package. E-mail info@action-outdoors.co.uk for full details.
 

Day after day

Sunday - Check in between 10am and 12noon and 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Distribution of sports equipment and lift passes at 5pm. Once on site, make the most of onsite and resort facilities. Information meeting about your activities at 6.30pm.

Monday - After the on site presentation on bike safety and protective gear, you will set off for your first lesson. Advice to help you start off the week well and to already enjoy the practice sessions. Take on your first descents in the afternoon.

Tuesday - (Specific to resort) Exceptional single track routes that follow the natural twisting trails of the high mountain pastures. Making good use of the lift system the Enduro course will give you plenty of down hill time in proportion to the time spent up hill! Big days typically see up to 2000 metres of descent.

Wednesday - Another big day, full day of mountain biking with long sections of single track down through the valley basins. Specific sequences developed by UCPA maximise the use of in valley transport and lift systems.

Thursday - Return to The bike park for a day of downhill fun! Fast sections of single track and board walks will test your abilities in a great day of instruction on techniques and guiding through the forest paths and open pastures.

Friday - So you think you've covered all the resort has to offer? You are mistaken. There remain some "secret spots" and your instructor will help you discover these during this ultimate exhilarating day

Saturday - Walkabout in resort and activities laid on at the centre. Programme ends in early afternoon.

Programme content is provided for information purposes only. It may be subject to modification or adjustment at any time, for technical or safety reasons, or because of weather conditions. In this case, only the UCPA organizers are authorized to make the necessary decision(s).
 

UCPA Mountain Bike / Multi Sports

The perfect week for the keen but not obssesed Mountain Biker. You get 6 1/2 day mountain biking sessions, plus another 4 1/2 days of other mountain activities.

The mountain biking is cross country on a variey of tracks and trails around Chamonix. The bikes are front suspension cross country models, all modern and of good quality. Your guide is fully qualified on the French system and has lots of great local knowledge to share with you.

You don't need to be super experienced, but a good level of fitness will help you enjoy the activities to the most.

On the other 4 half day sessions you will experience some fantastic local activities:- rafting in the Val d'Aosta, ice climbing on the Mer de Glace and high altitude hiking on the face of Mont Blanc.

Everything is fully included:- bikes, guiding, all equipment, all local transfers, lift passes and even packed lunches.

Day after day

Sunday - Check in between 10am and 12noon and 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Distribution of sports equipment at 5pm. Once on site, make the most of Chamonix, a bustling tourist town. Information meeting about your activities at 6.30pm.

Monday- A day of "free-wheeling": instruction and advice concerning simple techniques along with dexterity games on all terrains with the Mont Blanc as a backdrop. Approx. 25 km.

Tuesday - A day on the Massif des Houches, mostly downhill slope for about 1,000m thanks to the lifts. A varied trail with short climbs for a unique view over the Mont-Blanc range. Around 35 km.

Wednesday - A morning panorama from the top of the Aiguille du Midi gondola lift (3,842 m.). Meal at the centre. The afternoon will be spent rafting 6 km down the Arve river that crosses through the Chamonix valley.

Thursday - A magnificent walking tour to enjoy the unique landscape surrounding the natural scenic vista of the Aiguilles Rouges massif. Access by ski lift.

Friday - One of the most beautiful all-terrain bike trips possible, a unique and natural twisting trail leading down through the Swiss high mountain pastures. Approx. 32km. Continuing on from the town of Vallorcine, we will follow the historic mail coach path up to the Montets Pass at the beginning of the Aiguilles Rouges reserve. Then 12 km descending upon Chamonix

Saturday - Walkabout in Chamonix. Programme ends in early afternoon.

Programme content is provided for information purposes only. It may be subject to modification or adjustment at any time, for technical or safety reasons, or because of weather conditions. In this case, only the UCPA organizers are authorized to make the necessary decision(s).
 

Mountain Bike Descent

The French Alps - the hottest new place for big wheel mountain biking! With downhill trails springing up all over the mountains, UCPA is the ideal way to discover or perfect your downhill mountain biking. Visit Les Arcs, Deux Alps or the Chamonix Valley for our mountain bike courses where the linked ski lifts allow you to plunge into the depths of the valleys on long and steep single track descents!

Day after day

Monday - Once equipped with your protective gear, you will set off for your first lesson. Advice to help you start off the week well and to already enjoy the practice sessions. Take on your first descents in the afternoon.

Tuesday - Today, you head down into the valleys for some stunning descents from resort. The experienced among you understand what's coming and the crazy among you wouldn't miss this for the world - Time to glide not ride!

Wednesday - It is time for you to become a legend. Descend from the summit of Arcs 2000 to Bourg Saint Maurice, linking together a series of downhill trails. You will further enhance your day's activities through taking some trails in the Bike Park. (2,570m starting altitude, 800m finishing altitude).

Thursday - Malgovert forest is fortunately ignored by many. Therefore, you will be able to express your talents with complete abandon on the extraordinary singletracks, all the way to Villaroger.

Friday - So, you think you have explored all that Les Arcs has to offer? You are mistaken. There remain some secret spotst; and your instructor will help you discover these during this ultimate exhilarating day.

Saturday - Activities at the centre. Programme ends at 2pm.

Programme content is provided for information purposes only. It may be subject to modification or adjustment at any time, either for technical or safety reasons or because of weather conditions. In such an event, only UCPA supervisors are authorised to take the necessary decision(s).