The Chamonix UCPA is the ideal base as the 5 ski areas within the valley are accessed by an efficient bus service. There are free buses regularly between all the ski areas, villages and the main town. UCPA also has minibuses which they use to transport instruction groups between the various ski areas when required.

• Multishare rooms are 4 -6 person rooms
• Twin rooms are available for a small supplement
• Bathroom facilities are shared. No rooms are ensuite.

Dining

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 - in a soup bowl !  

Typically lunch is prepared at breakfast time and taken up the mountain to be eaten as a picnic. There is a always a good variety of bread, meats, cheeses, salad and fruit available. The picnic lunch means maximum time on the mountain and saving money 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 dietary requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in.  Generally vegetarians will find a wide enough choice within the buffet. For other dietary requirements please see our detailed information pages.

Entertainment

The UCPA staff lay on an entertainment program each week. There is no pressure to take part in any of the activities. A typical activity programme may include stretching in the early evening, crepe making, a quiz night, a karaoke night and some nights 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

• UCPA has minibuses which they use to transport instruction groups between the various ski areas when required.
• There's no parking on site, but there is plenty of paid parking available in the town. 

Location

• 2 minute walk from the town centre.
• Easily accessible resort 300m from the train station and 800m from the intercity long distance coach station.