Introduction
Argentiere UCPA is in the centre of the small village of Argentiere, 5 mins walk away from the Grand Montets ski area. The building is quite old, with many original features - such as the oak pannelled dining room with it's amazing mountain views. The rooms are very simple with between 4 to 7 beds per room, with excellent showers & toilets on every floor. There is a great bar on site, and whilst Argentiere is one of the simpler UCPA centres it has, possibly, the best atmosphere.
Room Details
UCPA Multi-Share
Showers & toilets are just a few steps away in the corridor.
Food Description
The food is served buffet style each day. Breakfast is yogurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and bread - don't be surprised to see that the coffee, tea or hot chocolate is taken French style - a soup bowl !
Typically, lunch is a DIY picnic made up at breakfast time (great choice of breads, meats, cheeses, pasta, salad, fruit, sweets etc). The picnic lunch means maximum time on the mountains without spending a fortune on expensive mountain side restaurants.
Dinner is a 4 course buffet - typically a salad bar style starter, choice of 3 or 4 main courses - most often including fish, cheese selection, fruit, dessert and ice-cream freezer.
Any special dietry requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in. Generally vegetarians will find a wide enough choice within the buffet.
Entertainment
The UCPA staff lay on an entertainment program each week. It's certainly not Butlins and there is no pressure to take part - all quite low key. Typical program would include stretching in the early evening, crepe making, quiz, sketch evening, karaoke and some evenings a live band.
Equally in the town there is a great selection of bars & nightclubs to suit all tastes.
History
UCPA is more than 40 years old, and was originally set-up by the French government to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors. It is now a "not for profit" organisation with all profits being put back into refurbishing the centres.
The ethos of sport is still first on the agenda, but the instructors and centre staff don't forget that it is still your holiday.
Useful facts
There's plenty of parking on site should you wish to come by car.
Location
On the man street
50m from the train station
