Val d'Isere UCPA is located three minutes walk from the lively town centre and walking distance to the closest piste. However, there is a bus stop directly outside to take you to the slopes with buses coming every 10 minutes. The centre is a large traditional wood and stone chalet which can sleep 240 people. There are all the usual UCPA amenities including a dining room, ski/board room, communal areas and in the spirit of Val d’Isere. The centre is scheduled for renovation, however due to local town planning issues, this has been delayed. The centre is quite basic compared to other UCPA centres.
Rooms
- Multishare room sizes may vary, around 6-8 beds on average
- Shared bathroom facilities on each floor
- Twin rooms (bunk beds) with shared facilities
Food description
The food is served buffet style each day. Breakfast is yogurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and bread - don't be surprised to see that the coffee, tea or hot chocolate is taken French style - a soup bowl !
Typically lunch is a DIY picnic made up at breakfast time (great choice of breads, meats, cheeses, pasta, salad, fruit, sweets etc). The picnic lunch means maximum time on the mountains without spending a fortune on expensive mountain side restaurants. If the weather is bad or your group wants an easier day, then you can also return to the centre for a hot lunch (pastas, schnitzels, steaks and chips plus unlimited ice cream).
Dinner is a 4 course buffet - typically a salad bar style starter, choice of 3 or 4 main courses - most often including fish, cheese selection, fruit, dessert and ice-cream freezer.
Any special dietary requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in. Generally vegetarians will find a wide enough choice within the buffet.
Entertainment
The UCPA staff lay on an entertainment program each week. It's certainly not Butlins and there is no pressure to take part - all quite low key. Typical program would include stretching in the early evening, crepe making, quiz, sketch evening, karaoke and some evenings a live band.
Equally in the town there is a great selection of bars & nightclubs to suit all tastes.
History
UCPA is more than 40 years old, and was originally set-up by the French government to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors. It is now a "not for profit" organisation with all profits being put back into refurbishing the centres.
The ethos of sport is still first on the agenda, but the instructors and centre staff don't forget that it is still your holiday.
Useful facts
- There is a car park for UCPA guests only, small charge. Located opposite
- Free entry into swimming pool in Val d'Isere with UCPA liftpass NB no board shorts allowed - only trunks!
- Go into town along the footpath by turning right out of the front door, rather than left along the main road
Location
- 5 minute walk from the town centre
- Bus stop for the lifts 20m away
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UCPA VAL D'ISERE FACTS
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5 minute walk |
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4 - 8 persons
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240 |
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Full board |
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Bar
Nightclub
Wifi |




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