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Expérience/Spot d'exceptionOne of the French regions with both a sunny climate, a splendid and imposing mountainous environment (Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix,...), and a network of trails suitable for mountain biking. Welcome to the Gorges du Verdon! Here, our favorite sport is cooked almost exclusively with “Single Tracks” sauce alternating balconies, ridges and long descents.
A simple formula to discover a region, with a small bonus of one night in a cottage!
The approach will be gradual to allow you to access the most secret places of this nature, which expresses all its power in these places.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception You are passionate about enduro, cross country mountain biking. Practice your favorite sport in the Verdon National Natural Park. It offers numerous “Single Tracks” alternating balconies, ridges and long descents. We drop you off at the top of the most beautiful descents of the Gorges for one or two days to introduce you to enduro mountain biking. Course of 40km per day and about 900m of altitude difference, expert mountain biking level.One of the French regions with both a sunny climate, a splendid and imposing mountainous environment (Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix,...), and a network of trails suitable for mountain biking. Welcome to the Gorges du Verdon! Here, our favorite sport is cooked almost exclusively with “Single Tracks” sauce alternating balconies, ridges and long descents. A simple formula to discover a region, with a small bonus of one night in a cottage!
The approach will be gradual to allow you to access the most secret places of this nature, which expresses all its power in these places.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A common thread: the Verdon, from its source to its mouth
- The numerous views of the Verdon Gorges
- Bathing opportunities
- A special stay for mountain bike experts
- 1 monitor for 8
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A common thread: the Verdon, from its source to its mouth
- The numerous views of the Verdon Gorges
- Bathing opportunities
- A special stay for mountain bike experts
- 1 monitor for 8
Discover the authentic outdoor adventure in our Esprit Nature sports villages.
Far from urban stress, experience total disconnection in the middle of exceptional landscapes.
Included
- The accommodation
- The catering
- Framing
- Specific equipment
- 8 mountain biking sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Meet at the sports village at 12:30.
Shuttle to Aix-en-Provence TGV at 11 am.
Welcome, installation. Cold meal in the sports village before leaving for activity at 3 pm.
Shuttle to Aix-en-Provence TGV at 11 am.
Welcome, installation. Cold meal in the sports village before leaving for activity at 3 pm.
Presentation of the week, the program, technical contribution and discovery of the surroundings of the village of La Palud on tracks and singles tracks.
If you have your own mountain bike, let us know on: verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
If you have your own mountain bike, let us know on: verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
During your stay
Mountain biking expert level stay, route of 40km per day and about 900m of altitude difference.
D2 - La Palud, Chateauneuf, les Bondils, les Bondils, Col des Abbes, the foot of the Pavillon, Venascle, return to La Palud by the Belgian track.
D2 - La Palud, Chateauneuf, les Bondils, les Bondils, Col des Abbes, the foot of the Pavillon, Venascle, return to La Palud by the Belgian track.
Day 3 - departure by shuttle to the Castillon dam, tour of the lake and descent to Castellanne night in a lodge. (Departure for 2 days without porting). A transfer drops you off and retrieves your belongings.
Day 4 - Castellanne, Suech Plateau, Les Michels, Chateauneuf, La Palud.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Day 4 - Castellanne, Suech Plateau, Les Michels, Chateauneuf, La Palud.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Last day
Day 5 - tour of Barbin with a detour for the view of the Plein Voir pass.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus for Aix en Provence TGV station at 2.30 pm.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus for Aix en Provence TGV station at 2.30 pm.
Arrival at 5.30 pm at the station. Round-trip shuttle price €60, to be paid upon arrival.
SPOT
Verdon Mountain Bike Regional Park
A stunning nature lulled by the canyons
Straddling the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var, the Verdon Regional Park extends over more than 188,000 hectares of greenery and canyons. The Verdon brings together numerous architectural treasures. It is the perfect place for cycling and mountain biking activities between long walks in the heart of lavender trails and single walks down the peaks. The Verdon is one of the most beautiful mountain biking spots in France.
Hosting
Accommodation in Verdon sports village
Spacious rooms for 4 to 10 people.
Possibility to book a couple room (with supplement), by email at the sports village.
The centre's equipment
- Free at the center
- Board games, petanque and volleyball on the village fields.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Mountain bike, helmet, backpack. Possibility to bring your own mountain bike (free transport in TGV with a bag).
Equipment Included
Mountain bike, helmet, backpack. Possibility to bring your own mountain bike (free transport in TGV with a bag).
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Aix-en-Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole Riez, Moustier la Palud.
From Aix-en-Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole Riez, Moustier la Palud.
Michelin map no. 84, plus 6 and 7. From Manosque to La Palud: 1h30.
You are coming by train
UCPA shuttle: Aix-en-Provence TGV/La Palud/Aix-en-Provence TGV. Contact the sports village for departure and arrival times.
If you organize your transport yourself, the fixed price for the station/sports village there and back is 60 euros.
Mandatory registration at the sports village 3 days in advance on verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
You are coming by train
UCPA shuttle: Aix-en-Provence TGV/La Palud/Aix-en-Provence TGV. Contact the sports village for departure and arrival times.
If you organize your transport yourself, the fixed price for the station/sports village there and back is 60 euros.
Mandatory registration at the sports village 3 days in advance on verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Aix-en-Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole Riez, Moustier la Palud. Michelin map no. 84, plus 6 and 7. From Manosque to La Palud: 1h30.
You are coming by train
UCPA shuttle: Aix-en-Provence TGV/La Palud/Aix-en-Provence TGV. Contact the sports village for departure and arrival times.
If you organize your transport yourself, the fixed price for the station/sports village there and back is 60 euros.
Mandatory registration at the sports village 3 days in advance on verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
From Aix-en-Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole Riez, Moustier la Palud. Michelin map no. 84, plus 6 and 7. From Manosque to La Palud: 1h30.
You are coming by train
UCPA shuttle: Aix-en-Provence TGV/La Palud/Aix-en-Provence TGV. Contact the sports village for departure and arrival times.
If you organize your transport yourself, the fixed price for the station/sports village there and back is 60 euros.
Mandatory registration at the sports village 3 days in advance on verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
Equipment not included
- Sports shoes or mountain bike shoes (you can bring your clipless pedals)
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mittens gloves
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type:
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type:
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
Equipment not included
- Sports shoes or mountain bike shoes (you can bring your clipless pedals)
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mittens gloves
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type:
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mittens gloves
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type:
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
All Mountain Mountain Mountain Expert
You are an experienced rider, you ride regularly. You want to discover new sites and/or improve your riding and mountain biking skills.
You are an experienced rider, you ride regularly. You want to discover new sites and/or improve your riding and mountain biking skills.
You are able to do a canter, take a steep turn, a hairpin turn, an overhang, do a bunny up, perform small jumps, and go down a high step. You drive safely at a steady speed. You ride on red and black courses.
Mountain bike level: Biker 2 and 3
You practice mountain biking intensively and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a high/vigorous intensity (fairly rapid breathing, significant perspiration).
Mountain bike level: Biker 2 and 3
You practice mountain biking intensively and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a high/vigorous intensity (fairly rapid breathing, significant perspiration).
Level of expertise
All Mountain Mountain Mountain Expert
You are an experienced rider, you ride regularly. You want to discover new sites and/or improve your riding and mountain biking skills. You are able to do a canter, take a steep turn, a hairpin turn, an overhang, do a bunny up, perform small jumps, and go down a high step. You drive safely at a steady speed. You ride on red and black courses.
Mountain bike level: Biker 2 and 3
You practice mountain biking intensively and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a high/vigorous intensity (fairly rapid breathing, significant perspiration).
You are an experienced rider, you ride regularly. You want to discover new sites and/or improve your riding and mountain biking skills. You are able to do a canter, take a steep turn, a hairpin turn, an overhang, do a bunny up, perform small jumps, and go down a high step. You drive safely at a steady speed. You ride on red and black courses.
Mountain bike level: Biker 2 and 3
You practice mountain biking intensively and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a high/vigorous intensity (fairly rapid breathing, significant perspiration).
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Restauration
Our chef and his team offer varied and balanced menus based on local products that meet your daily needs.
Improved breakfast, cheese, bacon eggs, fresh fruit juice...
Improved breakfast, cheese, bacon eggs, fresh fruit juice...
The climate in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence allows you to enjoy breakfast and dinner mainly on the terrace. At noon, you have a picnic at the activity site. Bring your water bottle.
Restauration
Our chef and his team offer varied and balanced menus based on local products that meet your daily needs.
Improved breakfast, cheese, bacon eggs, fresh fruit juice...
The climate in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence allows you to enjoy breakfast and dinner mainly on the terrace. At noon, you have a picnic at the activity site. Bring your water bottle.
Improved breakfast, cheese, bacon eggs, fresh fruit juice...
The climate in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence allows you to enjoy breakfast and dinner mainly on the terrace. At noon, you have a picnic at the activity site. Bring your water bottle.
Management
Each circuit is led by a state-qualified mountain bike instructor. Knowledge of the terrain and the environment, control of security and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you make the most of your stay.
Management
Each circuit is led by a state-qualified mountain bike instructor. Knowledge of the terrain and the environment, control of security and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you make the most of your stay.