UCPA Holiday Centre
Fully inclusive activity holidays in a great ski in ski out location
Not your regular hostel, this holiday centre is run by UCPA who offer affordable, all-inclusive activity holidays in Les Arcs. This centre is located right on the pistes just above Arcs 1600 - it could not be more ski in - ski out!
Situated 15 minutes walk from Arc 1600, this is one of the biggest, most impressive holiday centres in the UCPA programme with a capacity for 460 people.
Rooms are sold on a multi-share basis and each sleeps up to 4 people. Communal bathroom and toilet facilities are just a few steps away in the corridor. Given the volume and array of facilities in this accommodation, it is a great 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, but there are also three resident's bars, three restaurants, a TV lounge and a nightclub within the centre. Combine this with the fact that you can even rent and service your skis/boards on site, you'll just have no reason to leave the premises except to ski!
The Bar
The centre has three separate resident's bars for a spot of apres ski or a social drink in the evenings, as well as its own nightclub. You may find that you don't feel the need to explore the entertainment options available in other parts of the resort at all!
The Restaurant
There are three dining rooms in the centre where a buffet-style breakfast is served each morning, comprising yoghurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and fresh bread. 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.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Arc 1600
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Plumes et Cassolettes Restaurant
Restaurant, wine bar, delicatessen and tasting of local products, Plumes and Cassolets offers a one-stop shop for your culinary desires.
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Les Arolles and La Cabuche Restaurants
Hotel Arcadien in in Arc 1600 welcomes you to its two fine restaurants.
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Le Sanglier Qui Fume Restaurant
This beautifully decorated mountain restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain views and a welcoming roaring fire inside.
Sights nearby
Sights in Les Arcs
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Minerals and Fauna of the Alps Museum
Alpine collection of minerals from around Bourg St Maurice and Mont Blanc and slideshows on the wildlife of the Alps.
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Maison de la Pomme
Exhibits and short films about pressing apples in the Savoie region which includes information about experiments conducted to see how to preserve the juice.
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Grotte de Glace Ice Caves
Situated at the top of the Transarc gondola in Arc 2000, the “Grotte de Glace” is quite an extraordinary place to visit. Dozens of sculptors from all over Europe spend a week here at the start of each season, carving wonderfully exotic figures out of the snow and ice.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Les Arcs
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Les Arcs 1800 Golf Course
Les Arcs golf course has 18 holes with open parkland and mountain scenery. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb.
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David Leadbetter Golf Academy
Nestled in a compact balcony overlooking the Haute Tarentaise valley, with docile greens facing Mont Blanc, the Alp's highest mountain will leave all with a lifelong impression of this gorgeous combination parkland/mountain course.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Les Arcs
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Arc 1600 Ski Pass Office
In the centre of Les Arcs 1600, at the Place Haute, is the lift pass office.
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Bourg Saint Maurice Ski Pass Office
Just by the funiculare in Bourg St Maurice, you can purchase lift passes for Les Arcs and the Paradiski ski area.
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Arc 1800 Ski Pass Office - Place du Charvet
At the front of the slopes at Place du Charvet is one of the lift pass offices in Les Arcs 1800.
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Arc 1800 Ski Pass Office - Les Villards
In the centre of Les Arcs and close to the Teleseige de la Vagere is one of the two lift pass offices ins Arc 1800.
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Arc 1950 Ski Pass Office
Right at the front of the pistes is the lift pass office of Les Arcs 1950.
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Arc 2000 Ski Pass Office
Situated in the Place Olympique in Les Arcs 2000 is the lift pass office where you can pick up lift passes, pedestrian passes, lift information and piste maps.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Les Arcs
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Les Arcs 1600
The original Les Arcs village, Arc 1600 sits at the base of the slopes just minutes from Bourg Saint Maurice. Pedestrian-friendly and well connected, it offers a range of accommodation, restaurants and bars, with ski lifts and schools right from the village centre. Perfect for beginners and seasoned skiers alike.
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Les Arcs 1800
The largest of the Les Arcs villages, Arc 1800 is made up of four interconnected pedestrianised areas. It offers excellent ski access, a lively atmosphere, a variety of accommodation and plenty of off-slope activities. Ideal for families, groups or couples who want to be at the centre of the action.
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Bourg St Maurice
Bourg St Maurice acts as a local hub for events, transport and commerce. It's the year-round beating heart of the Les Arcs area, boasting a train station which not only links to the mountainside resorts by a rapidly-ascending funicular railway but also provides international connections such as the direct rail route to London. There are regular events throughout the year and innumerable places to eat, drink and shop.
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Les Arcs 1950
Arc 1950 is the most recently built Les Arcs resort, a car-free pedestrianised village with ski-in ski-out accommodation. Ideal for families, it combines modern comfort with alpine charm and offers cafés, restaurants and bars, plus a short walk or gondola to neighbouring Arc 2000 for extra entertainment and facilities.
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Les Arcs 2000
Arc 2000 is the highest village in Les Arcs, offering unbeatable access to snow-sure slopes and the Aiguille Rouge freeride area. Compact yet efficient, it provides large self-catering apartments and chalets with ski-in ski-out convenience. The village is quieter at night, ideal for those prioritising skiing and mountain activities.
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Villaroger
At 1,200m Villaroger is the lowest of the mountainside villages in Les Arcs. It's an ideal winter destination for skiers who mostly spend all day on the pistes and appreciate a little tranquillity in the evenings. Situated on north-facing slopes, Villaroger is somewhat shaded and therefore retains snow despite its relatively low altitude. In the summer, the village is well connected to the MTB trails and is an ideal starting point for exploring the Tarentaise valley.
