UCPA Holiday Centre, Val Thorens
Fully inclusive activity holidays in a ski in/ski out location
Not your regular hostel, this holiday centre is run by UCPA who offer affordable, all-inclusive activity holidays in Val Thorens. Set smack bang in the middle of the pistes at 2175m, this centre offers truly ski in/out accommodation whilst only being 15 minutes on foot from the resort itself.
The UCPA in Val Thorens is easily identifiable due to its eye-catching circular design and slopeside location. It has a large sunny terrace with deckchairs and tables and stunning views of the resort and surrounding mountains
Rooms are sold on a multi-share basis and sleep up to 4 people. Bathroom facilities for these rooms are communal but the centre also has a number of en-suite twin rooms available for a small supplement if you would prefer to have a bit more privacy. These are very popular though and tend to get booked first. Sleeping up to 380 people in total, this is a great accommodation choice for a large group of friends or a sports club looking to keep costs reasonable.
The UCPA staff lay on a low key entertainment programme each week for the enjoyment of guests and there is also a residents bar and a nightclub on site. The resort centre itself is only a 15 walk away where there is a great selection of bars & nightclubs to suit all tastes. Be aware that the walk to/from town can be a little treacherous in icy conditions as you will be crossing the pistes. However, when you can even rent and service your skis/boards on site, you'll just have no reason to leave the premises except to ski!
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The Bar
There is an impressive "amphitheatre" style 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 Thorens
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Bowling
Val Thorens Bowling offers a range of activities right in the heart of the resort.
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Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company
Head out on a snowmobile with a guide and experience the mountains at night time when the lifts have closed and the pistes are quiet.
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Raquette Nature
Discover the beauty of the untouched natural mountains on snow shoes.
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Le Lac Blanc Cinema
This cinema has two daily screenings and an afternoon screening on bad weather days.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Val Thorens
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Favela Bar and Restaurant
Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela. A venue not to be missed.
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La Brasserie du Val Thorens Restaurant
This Alpine style restaurant serves its carefully prepared traditional French fare with views of the slopes and an expansive south-facing terrace.
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La Maison Restaurant
With something on the menu to suit everyone and a good range of cocktails, spirits, wines and beers this is a good spot for some lunch, an afternoon coffee, apres drinks and dinner.
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La Laiterie Restaurant
Truffle fondue with champagne, anyone? You can choose from a few different flavours of fondue in this restaurant, each of which harks back to a different region.
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L'Olympiski Restaurant
There is nothing like spending a day in the mountains to work up an appetite! Give in to the tempting flavours of traditional Alpine cuisine - melted cheese, cured meats, hearty mountain food to satisfy your senses...
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Il Gusto Restaurant
This Italian restaurant offers gourmet Italian cuisine in the heart of Val Thorens.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Val Thorens
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Favela Bar and Restaurant
Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela. A venue not to be missed.
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The Frog Bar
The Frog, Europe’s highest pub, has been a staple in Val Thorens since 2007. Renowned for serving the best British pub food in town, they take pride in hearty dishes that hit the spot, from juicy burgers to loaded nachos.
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Klub Summit Nightclub
Klub Summit in Val Thorens is where the party never stops. Located on the famous bar street, they’re open nightly from 23:00 until 05:00 AM, with DJs spinning the best commercial music - from house to pop to disco - all night long.
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Café Snesko Bar
A Val Thorens institution going from strength to strength with each season. Although a Danish bar through and through, its reputation has steadily grown with all nationalities and it has gained recognition as one of the very best après-ski bars outside Austria.
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Saloon Bar
Saloon bar is ideally located in the heart of the Val Thorens famous bar street. It's the place to be for fun, music and dancing.
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Downunder Sports Bar
Downunder Sports bar is ideally located on the Val Thorens famous bar street. It's the place to be for live sports, drinks and non-stop fun.
Sights nearby
Sights in Val Thorens
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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 Thorens
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Cairn Caron Ski Pass Office
Lift office/kiosk at the bottom of the slopes next to the Gare Telecabine Cairn-Caron.
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Rue du Soleil Ski Pass Office
At the bottom of the slopes located in the Resdience Village Montana on rue de soleil is a lift ticket office.
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Funitel Peclet Ski Pass Office
Lift office/kiosk at the bottom of the slopes next to the Gare du Funitel Peclet building.
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Central (Olympiades) Ski Pass Office
This Lift pass office is located in the centre of Val Thorens near to the tourist office and opposite the Centre Commercial Caron, on Rue de Caron, inside the Olympiades building.
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Forum Joseph Fontanet Ski Pass Office
Located in the Residence Forum next to the Le Portillo Hotel at Place de Peclet, you can pick up lift passes, lift information and more at this office.
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Automatic Ski Pass Machines
In Val Thorens you have the option of picking up your pre-booked ski passes from an automatic distributor machine.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Val Thorens
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Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a purpose built resort created over 40 years ago, the original idea thought up by Pierre Schnebelen. The resort began its first season in December 1971 with just three draglifts.
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Les Menuires
Les Menuires is a practical, good-value base with ski-in ski-out access to the vast Three Valleys. Most accommodation is in La Croisette near the shops, bars and restaurants, while Reberty and Les Bruyeres offer a more traditional feel with their own lifts and facilities. Quieter hamlets like Le Bettaix give you easy piste access in a peaceful setting.
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St Martin de Belleville
St Martin de Belleville combines traditional French village charm with the convenience of modern skiing. You can wander cobbled streets, sample local cheese and pastries, then hop on the lift to explore the largest ski area in the world. With small welcoming hotels, luxury catered chalets and peaceful evenings, it’s perfect if you want world-class skiing without the bustle of a big resort.