If mountain biking is your passion, you can experience a variety of adventures on two wheels with UCPA. Mountain biking is called VTT (Vélo Tout Terrain) in French, meaning you ride in all kinds of terrain. Cycling is a major sport in France and many of the tours organized by UCPA are relatively demanding. On winding paths and sometimes even with the help of ski lifts and trains, you explore the exciting environment around Chamonix, Les Arcs & Serre Chevalier. In addition to MTB in its classic form, we also offer Downhill and Enduro. The Downhill programs focus on cycling on the resort's varied and challenging downhill trails, where the climbs are often facilitated with the help of lifts. The Enduro programs use natural downhill routes that are mostly single track. Here you get the chance to experience a fast-paced and exciting week together with other like-minded people.
A typical day
Whether full or half day, the activity starts with a full safety check of bikes and equipment. During the day, you'll be guided by your instructor who will plan each day according to conditions such as weather, wind and surface to get the best out of each lesson.
Safety first!
Our MTB programs are full of fast-paced, fun and exciting elements. In order to make the week as safe as possible, at UCPA we value safety in terms of equipment and knowledge.
We pay all our attention to the safety elements and protection of the equipment. Every day we check that the bike is in good condition and that the protective equipment is correct. We work as a team to ensure that our guests receive the best and safest training possible, based on:
- Everyone's responsibility for their safety and the safety of others
- Knowledge of the rules, uses and applications
- Self-assessment and control of speed
- Knowledge of triggering emergency services
- Risk management
All Mountain & Cross Country
Our All Mountain & Cross Country programs are for those who want to venture into all types of terrain with an easy-to-handle and flexible bike.
It explores all kinds of terrain on fast and long distances, giving you a perfect start into the MTB world. During the week, you will learn the basics of mountain biking and gradually develop the technical and strategic elements. The goal is eventually to manage and control your ride on all possible surfaces.
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UCPA - Freely translated to English as "National Federation for Sports and Outdoor Centers" - has a history of over 50 years. It is, in short, a non-profit, all-French organization supported by, among others, the French state. The purpose is to give ordinary people the opportunity to learn and develop in one or more sports together, in pleasant and unpretentious forms. The organization has about 80 centers in France and the West Indies, 28 of them are located at well-known winter sports resorts in the French Alps.
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