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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All-round mountain biking that combines cross-country and downhill, with both uphill climbs and technical descents, open to riders from beginner level
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Several mountain activities in one week at a high pace and high intensity, for you who train at least three times a week
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Day trips from Les Arcs to the peaks of the Vanoise massif, including Grand Cocor (3,034 m), plus a two-day excursion with a bivouac in Beaufortain
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Half-time introductory trail running course for anyone used to exercising, with technique training and a mix of mountain biking, SUP and yoga
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For you who have already run a half marathon or 10-25 km trails and want to hone your running technique in Argentière or Les Arcs
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For the experienced runner who has completed a marathon or 30-45 km trails and wants to chase the best trails in Argentière or Les Arcs
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Top level for the ultra runner with 50-80 km in the legs: an intensive week of tough sessions and new trails in Argentière or Les Arcs
