Half time instruction allows plenty of time to learn and be guided by instructors, but still enough time to ski as a family enjoying the mountains
The family plus package includes half time ski instruction for all the family. Unlike our 'standard' family weeks (ski package only available for ages 7+), the Family Week Plus package has a ski package for ages 3+ (or 4+ in Flaine).
From the trip description by UCPA
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your instructor
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your instructor
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- LessonsFamily ski instruction: 10 hours; instruction ratio 1:12
- 1 coach : 12 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Riding
- You are completely new or have very little experience.
- Equipment
- Skis, boots and poles
- Age
- 12 - 15: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 12-15yrs, Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - age 12-15; 16 - 78: Family Plus Half Time Ski - adult (and 16+), Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - adult (and 16+); 3 - 5: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 3-5yrs; 4 - 5: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 4-5yrs; 6 - 11: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 6-11yrs
- Languages
- The instructors all speak French and English and the instruction will be in both languages (although the level of English is variable).
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - adult (and 16+) (Flaine): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 16 - 78
- Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - adult (and 16+) (Flaine): levels Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 16 - 78
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 12-15yrs (Flaine): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 12 - 15
- Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - age 12-15 (Flaine): levels Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 12 - 15
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 6-11yrs (Flaine): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 6 - 11
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 4-5yrs (Flaine): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 4 - 5
- Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - adult (and 16+) (La Plagne): levels Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 16 - 78
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 12-15yrs (La Plagne): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 12 - 15
- Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - age 12-15 (La Plagne): levels Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 12 - 15
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 6-11yrs (La Plagne): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 6 - 11
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 3-5yrs (La Plagne): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 3 - 5
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - adult (and 16+) (Valloire): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 16 - 78
- Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - adult (and 16+) (Valloire): levels Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 16 - 78
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 12-15yrs (Valloire): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 12 - 15
- Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - age 12-15 (Valloire): levels Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 12 - 15
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 6-11yrs (Valloire): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 6 - 11
- Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 3-5yrs (Valloire): levels Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, ages 3 - 5
- You are completely new or have very little experience.
- You can descend green and most blue pistes with confidence and control. Typically 1-2 weeks of experience.
- You have good control on all blue pistes. Red pistes in good condition are possible, but you struggle with ice and moguls. You can do some easy black runs, but they are still quite a challenge. You are able to link your turns and focus on body positioning in increasingly difficult conditions.
- You are confident on any kind of piste in the ski area, but some conditions are still challenging (moguls, ice, powder). You can carve effectively on groomed pistes, however your technique is not so consistent on steep or uneven terrain during challenging snow conditions. You can adjust your technique and mix short and long radius turns when required. You spend time in the side country practicing off piste technique.
- The piste network of the Grand Massif is impressive and extensive with a wide variety of terrain to suit all abilities.
- With a total of 267km of slopes serviced by 62 lifts, there is plenty to explore.
- Even on its own, the Flaine ski area is impressive with 146km of piste and a good spread across the grades.
- Flaine has a great reputation for snow cover, much of the skiing is over 2000m, the slopes generally have a north-west aspect and Flaine has a higher than average snowfall all of which help keep the pistes in great condition.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Adults only
- No, all ages
From the trip description by UCPA
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Lesson
- BeddingYou make your own bed on arrival and strip it when you leave
- Equipment hireSkis, boots and poles
- Accommodation
- Lift pass
- All meals
- Instruction & guiding
- Skis, boots & poles
- Bedding
Not included
- Transfers
- Soft & alcoholic drinks
- Transport to resort
- Insurance
- Soft & alcoholic drinks
- Personal clothing
- Optional extra: Airport transfer (Geneva Shared Return Transfer (£70); Geneva Private Transfer (£632))
- Optional extra: Accommodation in twin room (2 Person Twin Room (SOLD OUT @ £68); 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms (SOLD OUT @ £68))
Day by day
- Arrival: ArrivalCheck in and registration at 18:00, evening meal.
- Day 1: Equipment and lift pass issue in the morning and breakfast. Free skiing. Complete beginners will have an introductory lesson in the afternoon.. In the evening there will be a 'welcome meeting' to explain the layout and any events throughout the week.
- Day 2: Morning or afternoon session to meet your instructor, ski close to the other groups to allow for harmonisation across the groups. Ski with your family outside of the instructed sessions.
- Day 3: Morning or afternoon session.
- Day 4: Free ski day.
- Day 5: Morning or afternoon session.
- Day 6: Morning or afternoon session.
- Departure: DepartureCheck out at 10:00 (or choose the optional extra skiing morning until 12:00 and check out after this (lunch not included), note that you will still need to check out of your rooms by 10:00am).
From the trip description by UCPA
Where you stay
Center distance to ski area: 100m
Center distance to town: 0m
Room Capacity: 4 person, twins available
Center Capacity: 370
Catered: Full board
The centre
UCPA Flaine is one of the most comfortable centres we offer. The centre was formerly a hotel and the conversion to a UCPA centre has held on to a lot of the comfort features of this. The centre is very well located in the heart of the town centre and is ski in ski out. All the usual UCPA services are on offer including a restaurant, bar, ski room and sun terrace. The bar is particularly nice with a large central fireplace with seating all round.
Multishare rooms
The shared rooms at Flaine are very comfortable. All of the rooms are ensuite.
Groups who book together are typically roomed together in a combination that works. Solo travellers are usually roomed with people of similar age, gender and course. It is not possible to make specific rooming requests, but the centre will do their best to accommodate everyone.
Twin rooms
There are more twin rooms at UCPA Flaine than you may find at other centres. They are available to book for a supplement per person when making the booking. Please note single occupancy in twin rooms is not possible as courses are curated on a per bed basis.
Getting There
By Air:
Geneva airport is the nearest airport and the only airport with regular transfers to Flaine. You would need to arrange onward transport from Geneva Airport to Flaine.
Airport Transfers:
We provide Geneva airport transfers through our local transfer partner, Ben's Bus. Transfers run on Saturdays.
There are usually 2 buses from Geneva to Flaine each Saturday
(usually one departing in the morning and one departing around 18:00) On the return journey, from Flaine to Geneva, there are usually 3 buses (2 early morning buses and one in the early afternoon for flights departing Geneva at 19:00 or later). Therefore there may be a wait in the airport of a few hours.
Please log into your dashboard to add your flight details as soon as as your booking is confirmed and your flights are booked as transfer buses get booked up very quickly.
For flights outside of the Saturday schedule, it may be possible to get a train to Cluses and then a bus up to Flaine or you could have a look at Go Massif for transfer options.
From the trip description by UCPA
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms supplement per person (SOLD OUT @ £68) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1038; Snowboard - age 12-15: £983; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £916; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £795 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,282 GBP£1282 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £929; Snowboard - age 12-15: £929; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £807; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £685 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,173 GBP£1173 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms supplement per person (SOLD OUT @ £68) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1038; Snowboard - age 12-15: £983; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £916; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £795 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,282 GBP£1282 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: La Plagne (upgrade possible to Paradiski Pass) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1104; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1104; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £974; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £844 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,364 GBP£1364 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £929; Snowboard - age 12-15: £929; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £807; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £685 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,173 GBP£1173 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms supplement per person (SOLD OUT @ £68) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1220; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1220; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £1075; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £931 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,509 GBP£1509 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1111; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1111; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £966; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £822 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,400 GBP£1400 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms supplement per person (SOLD OUT @ £68) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1220; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1220; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £1075; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £931 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,509 GBP£1509 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1111; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1111; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £966; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £822 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,400 GBP£1400 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1220; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1220; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £1075; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £931 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,509 GBP£1509 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1111; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1111; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £966; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £822 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,400 GBP£1400 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1220; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1220; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £1075; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £931 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,509 GBP£1509 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £1111; Snowboard - age 12-15: £1111; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £966; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £822 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,400 GBP£1400 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms supplement per person (£68) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £853; Snowboard - age 12-15: £808; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £755; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £656 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,050 GBP£1050 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hours · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £744; Snowboard - age 12-15: £744; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £645; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £561 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 941 GBP£941 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Grand Massif · 4 Person Connected Twin Rooms supplement per person (£68) · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £853; Snowboard - age 12-15: £808; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £755; Ski - age 4-5yrs: £656 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 1,050 GBP£1050 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2027Choose these datesAges 16 - 78 · Levels: Improver, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert · Lesson hours: 10 hrs · Ratio 1:12 · Lift pass: Galibier-Thabor · Other prices this week: Ski - age 12-15yrs: £744; Snowboard - age 12-15: £744; Ski - age 6-11yrs: £645; Ski - age 3-5yrs: £561 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 941 GBP£941 per person in a multi-share room, all inclusive as listed (accommodation, all meals, lift pass, equipment hire and any instruction or guiding for this course); tourist tax and transport to resort extra | Limited | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 19, 2026.
Before you book
- Deposit
- You can book with a £/€100 deposit if your start date is more than 8 weeks away.
- Balance due
- The balance is due either 35 days or 20 days before your trip depending on if you pay in instalments or not.
- Payment plan
- If you paid with a deposit, you have the option to pay an instalment (50% of the balance) up until 35 days before your trip. The second and final instalment is due 20 days before travel. There is no extra cost for using our instalment option.
- Insurance
- Travel insurance is a condition of booking a holiday with Action Outdoors.
Cancellation terms have not been published here. Check with the operator before booking.
Read the operator’s terms ↗Good To Know
Age restriction 12 - 15: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 12-15yrs, Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - age 12-15
Age restriction 16 - 78: Family Plus Half Time Ski - adult (and 16+), Family Plus Half Time Snowboard - adult (and 16+)
Age restriction 3 - 5: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 3-5yrs
Age restriction 4 - 5: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 4-5yrs
Age restriction 6 - 11: Family Plus Half Time Ski - age 6-11yrs
Family weeks: age range 0-75; a family is at least 1 parent and 1 child. Standard family weeks: ski package (equipment, lift pass, lessons) for ages 7+; under 7s book 'accommodation only - under 7' and use a local ski school. Family Plus weeks (Flaine, La Plagne, Valloire): ski package for ages 3+ (4+ in Flaine), en suite rooms, towels included, kids clubs Mon-Fri.
Rooms are shared: the multi share option is a bed in a room with other people (usually 4-6 people per room); solo travellers are roomed in a single sex room. Private twin rooms are available in most centres for 2 people travelling together for a supplement; availability is limited and single occupancy in twin rooms is not possible.
You will be required to make your beds on arrival and strip your beds when you leave, and to give your room a clean before you go. Bedding is provided but not towels.
Travel insurance is a condition of booking a holiday with Action Outdoors.
You can book with a £/€100 deposit if your start date is more than 8 weeks away; the balance is due either 35 days or 20 days before your trip depending on if you pay in instalments or not.
Your booking is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email; it may take up to 24 hours to confirm your booking with UCPA, so don't book travel until you have received confirmation.
Programme information and activity facts are an indication only, providing an outline of how a course may be delivered and are provided for information purposes only.
From the trip description by UCPA
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