A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching SportCliff-schools to progress, whatever your level, on a unique rock.
A total change of scenery in a small Provençal house located in the heart of the village. You will be seduced by the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the human dimension of the place, near the Gorges du Verdon.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching Sport Whatever your level, we provide you with all the elements you need for a progression towards autonomy: cliffs-schools, unique rock... You are staying in a Provençal house located in the heart of a village for a total change of scenery guaranteed!Cliff-schools to progress, whatever your level, on a unique rock.
A total change of scenery in a small Provençal house located in the heart of the village. You will be seduced by the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the human dimension of the place, near the Gorges du Verdon.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Exceptional environment
- Off-season the sites are yours
- Small group, friendly atmosphere
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Exceptional environment
- Off-season the sites are yours
- Small group, friendly atmosphere
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 climbing sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception at La Palud-sur-Verdon on the first day of stay for the lunch buffet, or at the TGV station in Aix-en-Provence (please contact us to book the shuttle and to have the departure time).
Possibility to book a double room at an additional cost, to be booked at the sports village.
During your stay
From Day 2 to Day 4 we will develop a global approach to climbing where safety, pleasure and progress will be permanently linked.
We will climb from the first session after having seen, or reviewed, the basics: adjusting a harness, stringing, insure.
Then, depending on your level, we will discuss various topics such as:
- Basic techniques: getting ready, drawing a quickdraw, maneuvering a link, folding a rope, ensuring a second, ensuring a leader, parry, rappelling, communication...
- Climbing gestures: the basic attitude, the pose of the feet, climbing at the head, the fall, oppositions, crosses, group-ungroup, transfers,...
- Read a path, identify different holds, vary your pace of progress, breathing, relaxation, effort management, trust and commitment.
- The key factors for progression according to your level.
- The ratings, the rules of the activity, the classification and equipment of a cliff, the natural environment (geology of the site, flora and fauna), the reading of a topo, the material.
You climb second and in the lead, in ropes of 2, in routes adapted to your current level. We will go to different cliffs to vary the styles and make you discover all the riches of the site. We leave most of the time for the day, with a cold meal. At the end of this stay, whatever your level, you will have progressed in the various registers and you will have the keys to continue climbing with more pleasure, efficiency and safety.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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.
Then, depending on your level, we will discuss various topics such as:
- Basic techniques: getting ready, drawing a quickdraw, maneuvering a link, folding a rope, ensuring a second, ensuring a leader, parry, rappelling, communication...
- Climbing gestures: the basic attitude, the pose of the feet, climbing at the head, the fall, oppositions, crosses, group-ungroup, transfers,...
- Read a path, identify different holds, vary your pace of progress, breathing, relaxation, effort management, trust and commitment.
- The key factors for progression according to your level.
- The ratings, the rules of the activity, the classification and equipment of a cliff, the natural environment (geology of the site, flora and fauna), the reading of a topo, the material.
You climb second and in the lead, in ropes of 2, in routes adapted to your current level. We will go to different cliffs to vary the styles and make you discover all the riches of the site. We leave most of the time for the day, with a cold meal. At the end of this stay, whatever your level, you will have progressed in the various registers and you will have the keys to continue climbing with more pleasure, efficiency and safety.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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
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 Canyon Escalade
Explore and discover the French Grand Canyon!
Close your eyes and imagine: there, in front of you, the Gorges du Verdon and in the middle an expanse of turquoise water as far as the eye can see with, on the side of the gorges, a vast carpet of greenery. A viewpoint that you can discover at the border of the departments of Var and the Alpes de Haute Provence. These gorges were dug over thousands of years by the Verdon River. Come and climb the Gorges known as one of the best climbing spots in the world.
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
Climbing shoes, harness, ropes and carabiners, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your own equipment.
You can bring your own equipment.
Equipment Included
Climbing shoes, harness, ropes and carabiners, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your own equipment.
You can bring your own equipment.
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
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, tennis, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
For the picnic pack, you must provide Tupperware. Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders. A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders. A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
Equipment not included
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, tennis, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
For the picnic pack, you must provide Tupperware. Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders. A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
For the picnic pack, you must provide Tupperware. Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders. A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
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
Rock climbing - Level 4
Expert
You often climb indoors or up cliffs and are comfortable at the top in level 6B.
Expert
You often climb indoors or up cliffs and are comfortable at the top in level 6B.
Level of expertise
Rock climbing - Level 4
Expert
You often climb indoors or up cliffs and are comfortable at the top in level 6B.
Expert
You often climb indoors or up cliffs and are comfortable at the top in level 6B.
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
An instructor for 8 people.
Management
An instructor for 8 people.