UCPA Holiday Centre
Fully inclusive activity holidays right in the heart of resort.
Not your regular hostel, this holiday centre is run by UCPA who offer affordable, all-inclusive activity holidays in Val d'Isere. With a fantastic location just three minutes walk from town and a ski bus stop at the door, you'll be hard pushed to find better value accommodation so centrally in resort.
The UCPA in Val d'Isere is a large, traditional wood and stone built chalet that sleeps up to 240 people. Rooms are sold on a multi-share basis and sleep between 6-8 people. However, the centre also has a number of twin rooms (with bunk beds) available for a small supplement, if you would prefer to have a bit more privacy. All rooms have shared bathroom and toilet facilities just a few steps away in the corridor.
Everything is laid on for you here including a fabulous restaurant where all your meals are included and equipment hire and storage facilities. There is also a residents bar and nightclub on site and the UCPA staff organise a low key entertainment programme each week for the enjoyment of guests. The centre is located a mere 3 minute walk from the heart of Val d'Isere and its massive selection of bars and nightclubs.
Please note that the centre is currently scheduled for refurbishment so you will find it is more basic in comparison to other UCPA centres. However, this is a great accommodation choice for a large group of friends or a sports club looking to keep costs reasonable.
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The Bar
There is a residents bar in the centre for a spot of apres ski or a social drink in the evenings and also a nightclub if you're not too fussed about catching first lifts the next day!
The Restaurant
A buffet-style breakfast is served each morning, comprising yoghurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and fresh bread and then you can prep yourself a picnic style lunch from a great selection of breads, meats, cheeses, pasta, salad, fruit, sweets etc. Taking a picnic lunch with you means maximising your time on the slopes whilst minimising damage to your wallet. However, should the weather not be conducive to picnicking, you can also return to the centre for a hot lunch.
The 4-course dinner is also served buffet style with a varied and colourful salad bar, a choice of 3 or 4 main courses, a selection of cheeses and a tempting array of desserts, fruit and ice-cream for afters. Specific dietary requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in but generally, vegetarians will find sufficient choice within the buffet.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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EMTB on snow
Try something new this winter with a guided e-bike session on snow (from eight years old). Join a sunrise ride above Val d’Isère or hire an electric bike in the afternoon and head off on your own adventure.
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Paragliding Flights
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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Dog Sledding
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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Technic Tennis Academy
Tennis school at the Manchet Parc des Sports offering private coaching, equipment hire and group lessons.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Val d’Isere
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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Arctic Juice & Café
Organic coffee, cold-pressed juices and healthy meals are all this cafe is about. The place to recharge before venturing out into the mountains.
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La Baraque Restaurant
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
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La Rotisserie Restaurant
The five star luxury Hotel Les Balmes de l'Ours invites you to enjoy a delicious meal in their farmhouse style rotisserie restaurant.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Val d’Isere
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La Folie Douce
This celebrated après-ski haunt is situated at the top of the Daille cable car. Known around the world for its top-notch entertainment and wild parties, La Folie Douce is the place to party on the piste in Val d'Isere.
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The M Bar
This popular bar is a great place for an après-ski drinks or for even an after dinner tipple next to their cosy open fire place. The bar serves a fine selection of wines, beers, cocktails, champagnes and liquors.
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Le Salon des Fous Restaurant and Bar
This restaurant and bar is located in the centre of Val d'Isère on the main street.
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Victors Bar
Everyone enjoys the lively atmosphere and good music at Victor’s, not to mention the famous cocktails and daily 2-4-1 Happy Hours!
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Le Petit Danois Bar
Le Petit Danois is one of Val's most reputed drinking establishments, interestingly providing both the illness and the medicine.
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La Taverne Bar
This bar is part of the Hotel Kandahar and is located just a short walk from the heart of the resort, on Val d'Isère's main road.
Sights nearby
Sights in Val d'Isere
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Musee Val d’Histoire
Opened in December 2017 and located in the heart of Val d'Isère, the renovated Maison de Val hosts a museum dedicated to the history of the area.
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La Maison de Val
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Val d'Isere
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Val d'isere Centre Ski Pass Office - (STVI)
Located in the centre of the town and near to the Hotel Le Brussels and English medical centre is this lift pass office.
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Val d'Isere Ski Pass Office
In the heart of the skiing action at the bottom of the pistes is the lift pass office/kiosk in Val d'Isere.
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La Daille Ski Pass Office
Located at the La Daille Funival close to the bus stop in La Daille, you can collect lift passes and lift information.
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Le Fornet Ski Pass Office
Inside the Le Fornet cable car building you will find this lift pass kiosk.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Val d'Isere
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Val d'Isère centre
Val d'Isère centre is an array of lovely shops, restaurants, chalets, hotels and apartments. This bustling village centre is nestled into the valley, complete with classic chalet-style hotels and buildings constructed with stone and wood giving the centre a traditional and warm feel.
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Le Joseray, Le Chatelard and Le Leggettaz
Le Joseray, Le Legettaz and Le Chatelard sit just south of Val d’Isère, offering a quieter pace of life with stunning valley views. Many properties have ski-to-the-door access to the Bellevarde and Solaise slopes, while chic chalets and self-catering apartments provide a comfortable base. A handful of local bars and bistros are dotted around, and the town centre is just a short bus ride or walk away. In summer, the area is ideal for hiking, walking and mountain biking.
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Le Crêt
Le Crêt is a small traditional hamlet of Val d'Isère that is surrounded by beautiful mountains and offers excellent views over Val d'Isère itself. Old converted farmhouses that have been restored to an excellent standard make up this small part of the region.
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La Daille
La Daille sits at the entrance to Val d’Isère and offers mostly high-rise self-catering apartments with a few traditional chalets. It’s ideal if you want a practical, budget-friendly base with great access to the Bellevarde ski area. A free bus takes you to the town centre in five minutes or you can enjoy a half-hour walk through the surrounding mountains. The village also has a handful of bars and restaurants.
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Le Fornet
Le Fornet village is full of delightful chic chalets that are built in the traditional Savoyard wood and stone style lending a classic rustic feel to the village.
