Video journalist, diving and archaeology enthusiast and keen sportsman, he is bursting with ideas and plans…he doesn’t need much encouragement to reveal his philosophy of holidaying with UCPA, to our great delight. He has 30 UCPA programmes under his belt since 2003, that’s 5 courses per year for 6 years...

Which are your favourite UCPA sites?

Nicolas : "Serre Chevalier (Southern Alps) winter and summer for its party mood, Les Contamines (Northern Alps) in the winter for its cosy atmosphere, La Plagne le France (Northern Alps) for its direct access to the slopes."

Why do you like going on holiday with UCPA?

Nicolas : "For me going on holiday with UCPA is a way of changing dimension, of getting away from the everyday routine by meeting new people and having new experiences. In short, of having a real break, so that I go home refreshed and make the most of what I have. I appreciate having new equipment and a lift pass included in the price, the conviviality and the quality of the catering. I am very satisfied overall with UCPA as I always know what to expect, what you see in the catalogue is what you get."

What would the UCPA of your dreams be like?

Nicolas : "I am curious and like to have choice and a variety of enjoyable activities. Why not develop optional activities across as many programmes as possible, as you already do in certain locations? For example, during my next holidays with UCPA in Tignes in April, I would like to go ice-diving in the Tignes lake with friends. If this was offered as an option for the centre, I would sign up for it."