WiFi is not included in the price and can be paid for as an 
extra upon arrival.
Beds are not made on arrival and this 
can be done for a fee before arrival.
End of stay cleaning 
is not included and can be paid for upon arrival or 
apartments can be cleaned by the guests.

Parking

Shared lounge/TV area

Luggage storage

Internet services

Ski storage

Billiards

Skiing

Laundry

Non-smoking throughout

WiFi

Lift

Family rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Sauna

Paid WiFi

Private parking

On-site parking

Pets allowed

Heating

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Lagrange Vacances Le Cristal d'Argentière

Argentiere

Chamonix

Haute-Savoie

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

France

Minimal WiFi limited to one area. 
Terrible food, on a par with an English school dinner. 
Lessons taught in French only, not in English as advertised and confirmed at arrival briefing.
Beginners cross country really not suited to beginners, the course felt very unsafe - the instructor did not demonstrate concern for wellbeing, if you walk away minus an injury you will be lucky. 

He focussed his attention only on those doing well (and those that spoke fluent French). Complete disregard for others. 

UCPA Argentiere is offering a lot, and under-delivering on all fronts.

Not a good experience

London, England

I took a splitboarding course with UCPA Argentiere. The advertisement for the course  said they provide the adequate to the course equipment. However, upon arrival, I found that they simply have no splitboard of my size. They have only very large (163cm) Rossignol XV. When I asked if they can solve this issue, they just sent me off and said either I ride what they have or I don't ride at all. They also lectured me on how expensive the splitboard is, despite the price I paid for the program is significantly higher than for other programs. I have tried for two days this huge deck, but it didn't work. 

Besides, they "save" energy on the ski room boot racks - so everyone rides wet boots. I was a bug fan of ucpa, but now will seriously reconsider. Their customer relations are just miserable.

They happily take premiums, but don't have equipment

We have just finished our 4 day short course at Argentiere. We had an absolutely amazing time there.
The rooms were clean, beds comfortable and blankets and pillows were good.
The meals were good:
Breakfast: basic, bread, jams, cereals.

Lunch: picnic which is made at breakfast time. Efficient and easily packed up to be eaten on the mountain.

Dinner: delicious array of simple French foods, plenty of and a huge seating area to consume in. Dinners are relaxed and friendly so making friends here is a good spot! 
The instructors all seemed really friendly, we had Kevin for our time and he was fantastic, very patient and encouraging and kept us all progressing.
We hope that next time we visit we will get him again.
Thank you UCPA for a wonderful trip!    

Beginners Ski Short course

Derbyshire, England

Third time at the Argentiere UCPA .... it’s my favourite one! Great staff, location, equipment and absolutely awesome food! 
It’s not for everyone but if you’ve stayed in a UCPA before you’ll know what it’s all about! 
Thank you guys 

C’est magnifique

Plymouth, Devon, England

All Inclusive accommodation with 3 meals per day, in house instruction and sports equipment hire on site. Modest accommodation with multi share rooms of between 4 and 7 people. High quality sports instruction with all costs covered including lift pass. Winter sports packages include off piste freeride, ski touring and snowboarding. Summer program includes climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and walking.

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Chamonix - Télécabine de Balme

Chamonix - Télécabine Bochard & Télésiège des Marmottons

Chamonix - La Flégère - Télésiège de la Trappe

Chamonix - La Mer de Glace

Chamonix - Bochard - Grands Montets 1972 m

Chamonix - Mont-Blanc town 1,050 m

Chamonix - Les Houches Village 1000m

Chamonix - Summit of the Aiguille du Midi 3,842 m

Chamonix - Brévent 2525m

Chamonix - Flégère Index - 2396 m

Chamonix - Flégère 1900m

Chamonix - Brévent - Altitude 2000

Chamonix - Balme - Vallorcine chair lift

Chamonix - Grand Montets 

Groups can get their 10th lift pass free. Would you like a free quote?

Summer 2026

Dublin

Cork

Shannon

Republic of Ireland

Winter 2025-26

Winter 2026/27

4.0/5

Lagrange Vacances Le Cristal d'Argentière

4.0/5

Argentiere is great for:

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