 Poster: A snowHead
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For a family of 4 skiers with kids age 9 and 13…… booking UCPA for the first time….. which of these 3 would you recommend?
Flaine
La plagne
Valloire
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We have skied several times before. Kids happy on blues. Older one secure on reds. Needs to perfect technique before going harder.
Did not ski in 2024/25 season. So desperate to get out there over the festive break.
I want value for money.
I would prefer separate sleeping space from my kids but can cope if that is not possible.
We skied in VT last year and had a small apartment where the kids had a bunkbed room and we had a sofa bed. Worked well for us. But UCPA looks better value for money….. and I’d rather not self cater this year if possible.
TIA!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I don't think you would get a separate room for the children, usually reserved for two-people families for UCPA family weeks.
I'd pick Flaine or La Plagne for December skiing. Both good options. Flaine is a shorter transfer if that matters to you.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Assuming it's Plagne Centre UCPA (there's also one at Plagne 1800, I think), the rooms are nicer (and bigger) than Flaine. Both communal spaces are nice.
I'd assume snow should usually be better in la Plagne, too. The only downside for me would be the longer transfer if you're flying.
Both Flaine and la Plagne have plenty of suitable terrain for your kids.
I've never been to Valloire.
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@kat.ryb, what's a two-people family?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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At Christmas you want trees.
Any reason for not self catering?
How much do you UCPA charge you? It's a bit restrictive.
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@holidayloverxx, one adult with one child = two people family on a family week.
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@kat.ryb, gotcha!
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| SirCharles wrote: |
For a family of 4 skiers with kids age 9 and 13…… booking UCPA for the first time….. which of these 3 would you recommend?
Flaine
La plagne
Valloire
?
We have skied several times before. Kids happy on blues. Older one secure on reds. Needs to perfect technique before going harder.
Did not ski in 2024/25 season. So desperate to get out there over the festive break.
I want value for money.
I would prefer separate sleeping space from my kids but can cope if that is not possible.
We skied in VT last year and had a small apartment where the kids had a bunkbed room and we had a sofa bed. Worked well for us. But UCPA looks better value for money….. and I’d rather not self cater this year if possible.
TIA! |
We have been to Flaine and La Plagne. Flaine we have had both a room of 4 and 2 adjoining rooms of 2 (much better) and in La Plagne it was a room of 4. You just "get what you get". Loved both, Flaine has a lot more UK places for the dates we wanted to go so was a lot easier to get into.
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Thanks all. Very helpful.
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| Layne wrote: |
At Christmas you want trees.
Any reason for not self catering?
How much do you UCPA charge you? It's a bit restrictive. |
I think for the 4 of us incl accommodation, food and ski pass it is about £4k
What would you suggest instead? I was considering avoiding self catering to reduce time lag between skiing and eating !!! With kids in tow much easier to have someone else prep and provide!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@SirCharles, you should be able to get an apartment and lift pass for about £2k leaving plenty of potential with food to beat that £4k.
Here is my TR from last Christmas with costings.
Our routine when coming back from skiing is to have tea, juice, pastries, cakes, biscuits - or maybe salami and cornichons. Then everyone starts to shower. And whichever me or the wife goes first, starts to cook (accompanied by beer/wine). We will usually have some music going. And it's a pretty relaxed affair. Later we might have a cheese course while playing board games. We prefer it because you can slob around and have a flexible schedule. But I understand some people find having to cook a real chore.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| SirCharles wrote: |
| Layne wrote: |
At Christmas you want trees.
Any reason for not self catering?
How much do you UCPA charge you? It's a bit restrictive. |
I think for the 4 of us incl accommodation, food and ski pass it is about £4k
What would you suggest instead? I was considering avoiding self catering to reduce time lag between skiing and eating !!! With kids in tow much easier to have someone else prep and provide! |
Don't UCPA/Action Outdoors include kit hire and tuition in the price?
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@Kenzie, was wondering that myself.
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You know it makes sense.
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Yes!!!! They do. Kit hire and tuition
But unsure about the lift pass…..!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Layne wrote: |
@SirCharles, you should be able to get an apartment and lift pass for about £2k leaving plenty of potential with food to beat that £4k.
Here is my TR from last Christmas with costings.
Our routine when coming back from skiing is to have tea, juice, pastries, cakes, biscuits - or maybe salami and cornichons. Then everyone starts to shower. And whichever me or the wife goes first, starts to cook (accompanied by beer/wine). We will usually have some music going. And it's a pretty relaxed affair. Later we might have a cheese course while playing board games. We prefer it because you can slob around and have a flexible schedule. But I understand some people find having to cook a real chore. |
Thanks for this link. Super helpful.
We prefer to drive and are tempted to self cater again. Means being organised!!!!!
Last Easter husband pre made and froze a fish pie and a moussaka which were brilliant.
One night we got a cooked chicken.
So def do’able.
Will have a look at the agency you use. Thanks for that. Super helpful.
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Poster: A snowHead
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My daughter and family (two adults, two kids) did Christmas at UCPA La Plagne a couple of Christmasses ago and found it excellent. They had a family room. They found the food good, (despite kids being fussy eaters) and the ski in/out position superb (piste going right under the building). Their costs included lift passes. They drove, which greatly reduced costs.
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