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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1 - Can I get a picnic to take with me onto the pistes ?

You make your own picnic every day so that you can spend a full day doing your activities.

2 - How do you get to the centre from the railway station in Chamonix ?

It's very simple, the centre is just five minutes' walk from the station. Follow signs for "Le Lyret".

When you leave the station, go past the Hotel Mercure and turn right twice (400 m).

3 - Where is the nearest international airport ?

Geneva is one hour away by road, Lyon Satolas is about one hour and a half away.

4 - Will it be possible to taste some of the region's culinary specialities ?

Our chief chef will be delighted to have you discover some.

5 - Is the insurance included ?

By booking a programme at the UCPA, customers benefit from the inclusion of guarantees against, Civil Liability and Defence and Recourse.
Caution : repatriation assistance/ Search and rescue costs/ Travel cancellation/ Baggage (during travel)/ Interruption of stay (after travel), and cover for Bodily Injury are not covered.

6 - Can I buy travel insurance with you to cover additional risks ?

As sport holidays organisation, UCPA recommends you to take out extra travel insurance for incidents, which may occur before, during or after the holiday:
  • Repatriation assistance
  • Search and rescue costs
  • Travel cancellation
  • Baggage (during travel)
  • Interruption of stay (after travel)
  • Individual Cover
UCPA offers this cover and details in French can be obtained on your booking confirmation, which is sent to you when you book.
You can also obtain details from the UCPA or the website www.ucpa.com in French Ask your local insurance broker for more information (preferred link : www.fogginsure.co.uk/ucpa).