
Group skiing is a big and important part of the UCPA concept. All programmes are led by one instructor per roughly 8-12 participants. On the first day of the programme, a so-called harmonisation takes place. This means that you and your group try out a number of different exercises to make sure that everyone is at the same level.
Ski Full-time is a professional all-round solution for you who want to focus on improving your skiing. Whether you are already a very skilled and experienced skier or a beginner who wants to get better, the instructor will help you reach the next level. With Ski Full-time you ski around 23 hours with an instructor during your ski week (spread over mornings and afternoons). It's perfect both for those who came to skiing a little later in life and for those who want to improve their technique before trying off-piste. Ski Coaching is also available for you who want to ski in a slightly smaller group with an extra focus on technique.
Ski Half-time is for you who want more time on your own, but still don't want to miss out on the instructors' tips and tricks. With Ski Half-time you ski around 12 hours with an instructor during your ski week (spread over either mornings or afternoons). The skiing with an instructor also takes place on pisted areas here, and the rest of the time you ski on your own. We still always recommend, especially for beginners, choosing Ski Full-time so you get the most out of your ski week.
Ski Light gives you the chance to try two sessions of 2.5 hours each with an instructor during your week. This programme is perfect for you who want the freedom to ski on your own but are also curious and want to try the UCPA concept!


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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Having an instructor included on your trip is the foundation of UCPA's successful concept. Our instructors have the best local knowledge and know where to find the best runs of the day. They also give you technique tips and the tools to become a better skier. In the Ski programme, you ski on-piste in a group with other skiers of a similar level.
A typical day
Each day starts with the ski group meeting to go through the plan for the day. Each session lasts about 2.5 hours (2 sessions per day with Ski Full-time & 1 session per day with Ski Half-time). At some point during the week, a day trip may also be on the cards, where you stop for lunch on the mountain or at a nearby centre. The day ends with a feedback meeting where you discuss and review the day.

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Val d’Isère & Tignes
Together, these destinations form the Espace Killy ski area, which boasts 96 lifts and 156 pistes, covering a full 300 km of slopes. Whichever of the resorts you stay in, the whole area is included in your lift pass.
Val Thorens
The highest ski resort in all of Europe (2,300 m) offers a very well-developed ski area with 29 lifts and 150 km of slopes. Val Thorens' high altitude also makes the destination very snow-sure.
Les Arcs & La Plagne
Together with Peisey-Vallandry, the three ski resorts form Paradiski. The Les Arcs ski area is well developed with 77 lifts and a full 200 km of slopes. La Plagne is a modern ski resort offering a full 225 km of slopes. Since 2003, the resorts have been linked by the double-decker cable car, the Vanoise Express.
Flaine
The resort offers very varied skiing for all levels. Among its 140 km of slopes is one of Europe's longest pistes, Cascade. It's a blue run that stretches a full 14 km.

Serre Chevalier
The centre in Serre Chevalier is large, comfortable and, with its location just 50 metres from the lifts in Villeneuve, offers ski-in ski-out. There is also a large terrace with views over the mountain and the slopes.
Val Thorens
UCPA's highest-altitude centre is, of course, found in Europe's highest ski resort, Val Thorens. Right on the slopes and ski-in ski-out, it's perfectly placed for being first on the lift every morning. The centre consists of two buildings linked by a footbridge, and both buildings offer a sun terrace with a magnificent view over the Alps.
La Plagne
One of the most recently renovated and most lavish UCPA centres. The centre has a special character, with a piste that runs through the building. It has a good standard and offers a large south-facing sun terrace.
Flaine
The centre in Flaine is a converted and newly renovated former hotel. It has a very high standard, large and pleasant communal areas and the most double rooms of all the UCPA centres. With its location in the middle of the village, you're close to bars, restaurants and shops.
If you haven't travelled with us before, an extraordinary experience awaits. A week of top-class skiing, great food and good company. It's an adventure many relive year after year – they just switch resort and centre.
Ski groups that suit you
Skiing with an instructor is included and is an important part of your trip. Here you get the chance to improve your skills and explore the mountains with like-minded people.
Meet new friends
A UCPA trip is a social experience where, besides skiing, you can take part in activities around the centres and get the chance to meet new friends from all over the world.
Perfect for groups of different levels
Skiing with an instructor is available at five different levels, from beginner to expert. Instead of waiting for each other on the slopes, spend time together in the evenings!
Pros at bad weather
On bad-weather days, the instructors are invaluable. As long as the lifts are open, you ski. Guaranteed!
Focus on skiing
When you travel with UCPA, equipment, food, accommodation and skiing with an instructor are always included. This gives you time to focus on and enjoy world-class skiing.
Qualified instructors
Make your skiing more efficient! UCPA's instructors know the ski resort best and know where to find the best runs of the day.