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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A beginner off-piste course in one resort: you're an experienced piste skier trying untouched snow and avalanche safety for the first time
from SEK 10,300
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Half the week off-piste, half ski touring for the experienced piste skier who wants to try both untouched snow and climbing uphill on skins
from SEK 12,450
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A follow-on course at one resort for those who have already skied some off-piste and want to deepen their technique and snow knowledge in a smaller group
from SEK 10,540
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An expert week at a single ski resort where your guide finds the best snow every day at a high pace, for those with lots of off-piste experience
from SEK 13,900
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Expert week in a mini group of five, focusing on steep couloirs and technical lines, with personal coaching from a top instructor
from SEK 13,790
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A week in Chamonix ending with freerando up to the Grand Montets pass and its 1,800-metre descent; a short climb, mostly skiing
from SEK 14,600
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The same expert skiing as Level 3 but in a mini group of five, with a higher pace and more individual coaching
from SEK 16,100
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Off-piste week on telemark skis for intermediate skiers; own equipment is not included but can usually be rented on site
from SEK 15,270
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Expert safari from Serre Chevalier with two days by minibus to legendary La Grave and more, chasing powder snow every day
from SEK 15,470
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Expert safari based in Chamonix that also includes the classic 20 km Vallée Blanche glacier run from the Aiguille du Midi
from SEK 16,510
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Expert safari based in Les Arcs, with a minibus through Tarentaise and Paradiski to open slopes, forests and couloirs
from SEK 17,030
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Expert safari based in Chamonix with two days by minibus to Courmayeur in Italy to chase the best snow of the day
from SEK 15,990
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Off-piste week with about an hour of randonnée a day to reach descents beyond the lift system; no previous touring experience required
from SEK 12,800
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Five full guided days in the powder of the Hakuba Valley – for those with off-piste experience
from SEK 21,000
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from SEK 20,690
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