UK tour operator, Action Outdoors has launched a selection of brand new holidays that cater for skiers and snowboarders looking for high-quality instruction for all levels and a good standard of accommodation that provides excellent value for money.

Based across an extensive selection of top resorts in the French Alps, Action Outdoors is the UK arm of UCPA, a French non-profit organisation that provides excellent value accommodation for younger people, although recently they have extended their service to families and individuals up to the age of 65 years old.

Holidays are inclusive of accommodation, food, ski passes, lessons and equipment hire.

action-outdoors.co.uk, 0203 328 5443, info@action-outdoors.co.uk 

New Holidays for this winter:

Mixed ski and snowboard courses (intermediate level in Chamonix and off-piste level in Flaine): A great formula for friends who are similar in ability and would enjoy a local to show them around, £503 per person including 7 nights' accommodation, full board, ski or snowboard lessons, equipment hire and ski pass for 6.5 days. Link to webpage

Specific youth programmes in Chamonix (instruction and off-piste): For teenagers who are looking for more than just their annual family ski trip £638 per person including 7 nights' accommodation, full board, ski or snowboard lessons, equipment hire and ski pass for 6.5 days. Link to webpage

Intensive ski coaching week in La Plagne: More intense instructional week designed to focus on improving ski technique £634 per person including 7 nights' accommodation, full board, ski lessons, equipment hire and ski pass for 6.5 days. Link to webpage

Freeride Rando courses: Available in Chamonix, Val d'Isère and Val Thorens. A crossover of free ride and ski touring. For less than 500m height gain to reach a ridge line, access kilometres of untouched back country powder £739 per person including 7 nights' accommodation, full board, transport between resorts, instruction, equipment hire, avalanche safety equipment, harness and ski pass for 6.5 days. Link to webpage

UCPA Plus program: For specific courses UCPA has relaxed the age limit to 65 – this is really quite a new departure for UCPA and there are several different options available including instruction for on-piste or off-piste skiing. Resorts include Les Arcs, Chamonix and Val d'Isère. Prices start at £435 for 7 night's full-board accommodation, ski pass, equipment hire and evening entertainment. Link to webpage

Family week - Half Term: Alongside an increased capacity during the Christmas and Easter weeks, Action Outdoors are now offering half term ski packages in Flaine for families. £618 per person (Adults and children over 7 years old) including 7 nights' accommodation, full board, ski or snowboard lessons, equipment hire and ski pass for 6.5 days. Link to webpage

High resolution images are available on request and there are press trip opportunities with suitable commissions available.

About Action Outdoors

Action Outdoors is the UK arm of UCPA, a French non-profit organisation that provides excellent value accommodation for younger people, although recently they have extended their service to families and individuals up to the age of 55 years old.

The concept is simple, high quality accommodation that's inclusive of meals, instruction and ski passes in some of the very top resorts in France including, Chamonix, Flaine, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Val d'Isère, Serre Chevalier and Val Thorens.

Skiing doesn't have to be an expensive holiday and Action Outdoors genuinely provide the opportunity for skiers on a budget to enjoy the sport.

Prices don't include travel – coach travel from London available from £135 return

action-outdoors.co.uk 

0203 328 5443