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www.ucpa.com UCPA is a French activity holiday company. We are their UK Partner. UCPA stands for Union national des Centres sportifs de Plein Air.

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Mountain Biking

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UCPA Mountain Bike Enduro


Chamonix Mtn BikingMountain Biking Enduro

Chamonix is fast becoming the "in-place" for mountain biking in the French Alps, there have been several new tracks developed over the last few years from the Vallorcine & Les Houches lifts. Access some of Europes' finest single-track with only a few pedal strokes from the top of the lift.

The bikes are "enduro" full suspension from variety of manufacturers and are all good quality. Protective gear is also provided. The guide is fully qualified under the French system and has a huge amount of local knowledge to add to your trip. You definately need to have good experience of mountain biking plus a good level of fitness. If you do not have so much experience then consider our MTB / Multi Sport Package.

Everything is included:- bikes, protective gear, lift passes, in valley transport, guides and even a packed lunch.

5 full days of mountain biking in the best terrain possible.

Note - if you have a group of 4 or more then please contact us as we can offer you a customised package. E-mail info@action-outdoors.co.uk for full details.

Day after day

Sunday - Check in between 10am and 12noon and 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Distribution of sports equipment at 5pm. Once on site, make the most of Chamonix, a bustling tourist town. Information meeting about your activities at 6.30pm.

 

Monday - Cocktail of individual techniques before leaving Chamonix by mountain bike for the heights of the Les Houches ski lift. A bike park designed for all levels.

Tuesday - An exceptional single track route that follows the natural twisting trails of the high mountain pastures. Return via Vallorcine then descent down to Chamonix. Approximately 1,500m height difference on the way down and 400m on the way up.

Wednesday - "The grand crossing of the Chx". From Switzerland to Chamonix via Lognan Les Grands Montets and La Flégère using ski lifts. A sequence developed by UCPA.

Thursday - Return to Les Houches site for a long downhill run to Le Fayet, returning via the Mont Blanc tramway before descending to Les Houches and returning to Chamonix.

Friday - Rounds on the Vallorcine downhill trails, and Le Tour single tracks.

Saturday - Walkabout in Chamonix. Programme ends in early afternoon.

Programme content is provided for information purposes only. It may be subject to modification or adjustment at any time, for technical or safety reasons, or because of weather conditions. In this case, only the UCPA organizers are authorized to make the necessary decision(s).
 

UCPA Mountain Bike and Multi Sports


Chamonix Mtn BikeUCPA Mountain Bike / Multi Sports

The perfect week for the keen but not obssesed Mountain Biker. You get 6 1/2 day mountain biking sessions, plus another 4 1/2 days of other mountainn activities.

The mountain biking is cross country on a variey of tracks and trails around Chamonix. The bikes are front suspension cross country models, all modern and of good quality. Your guide is fully qualified on the Frenh system and has lots of great local knowledge to share with you.

You don't need to be super experienced, but a good level of fitness will help you enjoy the activities to the most.

On the other 4 half day sessions you will experience some fantastic local activities:- rafting in the Val d'Aosta, ice climbing on the Mer de Glace and high altitude hiking on the face of Mont Blanc.

Everything is fully included:- bikes, guiding, all equipment, all local transfers, lift passes and even packed lunches.

Day after day  

Sunday - Check in between 10am and 12noon and 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Distribution of sports equipment at 5pm. Once on site, make the most of Chamonix, a bustling tourist town. Information meeting about your activities at 6.30pm.

Monday- A day of "free-wheeling": instruction and advice concerning simple techniques along with dexterity games on all terrains with the Mont Blanc as a backdrop. Approx. 25 km.

Tuesday - A day on the Massif des Houches, mostly downhill slope for about 1,000m thanks to the lifts. A varied trail with short climbs for a unique view over the Mont-Blanc range. Around 35 km.

Wednesday - A morning panorama from the top of the Aiguille du Midi gondola lift (3,842 m.). Meal at the centre. The afternoon will be spent rafting 6 km down the Arve river that crosses through the Chamonix valley.

Thursday - A magnificent walking tour to enjoy the unique landscape surrounding the natural scenic vista of the Aiguilles Rouges massif. Access by ski lift.

Friday - One of the most beautiful all-terrain bike trips possible, a unique and natural twisting trail leading down through the Swiss high mountain pastures. Approx. 32km. Continuing on from the town of Vallorcine, we will follow the historic mail coach path up to the Montets Pass at the beginning of the Aiguilles Rouges reserve. Then 12 km descending upon Chamonix

Saturday - Walkabout in Chamonix. Programme ends in early afternoon.

Programme content is provided for information purposes only. It may be subject to modification or adjustment at any time, for technical or safety reasons, or because of weather conditions. In this case, only the UCPA organizers are authorized to make the necessary decision(s).
 

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