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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An action week in Serre Chevalier where the whole UCPA centre is exclusively for 18-30s: mountain biking, white-water rafting, via ferrata and hiking with like-minded adventurers
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Beginner course in high alpine terrain around Chamonix where you learn crampons, ice axe and glacier travel from scratch, no previous experience required
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Single-pitch rock climbing on the best rock faces in Provence around Verdon and Sormiou, for all levels, in groups of max. ten
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Climb multiple rope lengths on big walls and learn advanced rope techniques, for experienced lead climbers who can manage 5b and above outdoors
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Mountain biking on the best trails around Serre Chevalier and Briançon with nights in mountain huts, for experienced riders who can handle blue and red trails
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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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Pure downhill riding on steep, technical trails with bikes built for descents, for experienced riders who can handle red and black trails
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Combine hiking, climbing, mountain biking and rafting in one week of medium intensity, for those who exercise regularly
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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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Accommodation and meals at the French centres without an instructor or activity, for those who want a completely free week
