Ready for the ultimate adventure? Dive into the fascinating world of ski touring in the heart of the Vanoise National Park!
Imagine yourself gliding across pristine alpine slopes, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Whether you're new to ski touring or more experienced, this adventure is designed for every level. Discover a variety of trails, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories in a landscape that rewards every step.
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 guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
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.
- CourseSki touring course: 5 guided days; ratio 1:8
- 1 coach : 8 guests
- Backcountry guidingGuided ski tours with UCPA guides; full ski touring and avalanche equipment provided where included
- 1 guide : 8 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Riding
- You have never done ski touring before, or you are not confident enough yet to do Touring Level 2. You are at least Advanced level on piste and should have some experience off piste depending on the course.
- Equipment
- Full ski touring and avalanche gear (not on all courses - check below)
- Age
- 18 - 55: Introduction to Ski Touring Pralognan
- Languages
- The instructors all speak French and English and the instruction will be in both languages (although the level of English is variable).
- Introduction to Ski Touring Pralognan: levels Advanced, Expert, Off Piste 1, Touring 1, ages 18 - 55
- You have never done ski touring before, or you are not confident enough yet to do Touring Level 2. You are at least Advanced level on piste and should have some experience off piste depending on the course.
- In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, Pralognan seduces with its authenticity and preserved landscapes.
- Located on the sunny side of the resort, this small yet charming resort is a clear exception to the bigger is better argument.
- With modern, well-designed ski infrastructure and a newly renovated UCPA centre, what's not to love!
- Sport
- Ski
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
From the trip description by UCPA
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Lesson
- Avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel, probe)Batteries for the transceiver are not included
- BeddingYou make your own bed on arrival and strip it when you leave
- Equipment hireFull ski touring and avalanche gear (not on all courses - check below)
- Accommodation
- Lift pass
- All meals
- Instruction & guiding
- Off piste equipment – beacon, shovel, probe
- Bedding
- Ski touring equipment
Not included
- Transfers
- Tourist taxObligatory tourist tax charged by the local town, £5 on the date checked
- Towels
- Insurance
- Personal clothing
- Towels
- Obligatory tourist tax charged by the local town (£5 on the flagship course date checked)
Where you stay
Center distance to ski area: 650m
Center distance to town: 0m
Room Capacity: 4 to 5 person, twins available
Center Capacity: 128
Catered: Full board
The centre
In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, Pralognan seduces with its authenticity and preserved landscapes. Located on the sunny side of the resort, the 3* Vacance le Télémark village has had a makeover! Come and discover its new rooms and the new look of the common areas.
Multishare rooms
The shared rooms at Pralognan are very comfortable. Double rooms (25m²), family rooms for 4 to 5 people, sometimes duplex (40m²).
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 Pralognan. 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:
Lyon and Geneva are the nearest airports to Pralognan. You can organise transfers from there.
By Train:
Get off at the Moûtiers-Salins SNCF station located 27 km from the UCPA sports village. Take the Cie de coach TRANSAVOIE. Information and prices on 04 79 24 21 58. For weekends, if the bus timetables do not correspond to the start of your internship, call us, we will help you find a solution!
By Car:
From Grenoble / Albertville, take the N90 to Moutiers then the D915 to Pralognan-la-Vanoise, via Bozel. At the entrance to Pralognan, follow the UCPA directions. Parking adjacent to the sports village, unguarded, free.
From the trip description by UCPA
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 – Mar 12, 2027Choose these datesAges 18 - 55 · Levels: Advanced, Expert, Off Piste 1, Touring 1 · Lesson hours: 5 guided days · Ratio 1:8 · Lift pass: Full area | 2026/27 | 6 days | 1,022 GBP£1022 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 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 19, 2027Choose these datesAges 18 - 55 · Levels: Advanced, Expert, Off Piste 1, Touring 1 · Lesson hours: 5 guided days · Ratio 1:8 · Lift pass: Full area | 2026/27 | 6 days | 1,022 GBP£1022 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 |
| Mar 20 – Mar 26, 2027Choose these datesAges 18 - 55 · Levels: Advanced, Expert, Off Piste 1, Touring 1 · Lesson hours: 5 guided days · Ratio 1:8 · Lift pass: Full area | 2026/27 | 6 days | 1,022 GBP£1022 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 |
| Mar 27 – Apr 2, 2027Choose these datesAges 18 - 55 · Levels: Advanced, Expert, Off Piste 1, Touring 1 · Lesson hours: 5 guided days · Ratio 1:8 · Lift pass: Full area | 2026/27 | 6 days | 1,022 GBP£1022 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 18 - 55: Introduction to Ski Touring Pralognan
UCPA age policy: You should be < 41 at the start date of the holiday for 18-40 trips; 18-55 trips: you should be <56 at the start date; 41-44 year olds who have travelled with UCPA before (or travel with someone who has) can book 18-40 trips; 45-55 may request an age exemption; over 55 no exemptions. Please bring your passport or ID card to reception; centres check ages against courses.
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.
Batteries for the transceiver are not included; bring brand new ones (4xAA and 4xAAA suggested) or buy them from reception.
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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