A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
In the heart of the Atlantic, the islands of Cape Verde offer under water an unsuspected variety and richness in water at more than 20°C.
In a varied terrain (Chouclass Plateau, underwater or falling sandbanks, not to mention the “San Antao” shipwreck), you may come across jacks, moray eels, lobsters, lobsters, parrot fish, or even turtles and sharks! On the program: 10 dives over 5 days + 1 free day Minimum level: CMASS 1 or Open Water Padi.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
In the heart of the Atlantic, the islands of Cape Verde offer under water an unsuspected variety and richness in water at more than 20°C.

In a varied terrain (Chouclass Plateau, underwater or falling sandbanks, not to mention the “San Antao” shipwreck), you may come across jacks, moray eels, lobsters, lobsters, parrot fish, or even turtles and sharks! On the program: 10 dives over 5 days + 1 free day Minimum level: CMASS 1 or Open Water Padi.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • On the program: boat wreck, moray eels, parrot fish, etc.
  • Rich and varied seabed in water at 23°C all year round
  • Comfortable accommodation, a stone's throw from the sea

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • On the program: boat wreck, moray eels, parrot fish, etc.

  • Rich and varied seabed in water at 23°C all year round
  • Comfortable accommodation, a stone's throw from the sea

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with UCPA Horizon: we take you to the most beautiful global destinations carefully selected for their authenticity and their exceptional spots!


Country discovery

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 55 ans

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OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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Included

  • 7-night accommodation
  • Full board
  • 10 dives
  • Sports supervision
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  • Sports equipment
  • The transfer to active sports
  • If you booked transport with UCPA: international flights A/R + transfer between the airport and the center

Not Included

  • Drinks (sodas, alcoholic drinks')
  • Personal expenses and equipment
  • Optional insurances
  • Any other supplement not included in the program
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  • The tips

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

D1: Arrival.
You are welcome on the UCPA Sal site from Sunday 2 pm.

Travelling with UCPA?
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> Your plane takes off the same day and arrives on Sal Island in the afternoon.
You are welcomed by the teams at the airport, then allow about 30 minutes of transfer to the site.
Plane schedules will be known in detail a few weeks before departure.

During your stay

J2 to J7:

The seabed of this island in Cape Verde is full of fauna and flora.
You will have the opportunity to evolve among moonfish, turtles, sleeping sharks, rays, etc.
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and to discover the spots of Punta Preta and the natural pool of Buracona.


You completed 2 dives to follow in the morning to take advantage of the best visibility.


During your free day, you can take the opportunity to go around the island, visit the salt flats by bike, etc.

Last day

J8: The Return.
Your stay ends on Sunday morning, after a week in Cape Verde.

Travelling with UCPA?
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> Transfer to the airport in the morning, then flight during the day. You arrive in Paris the same day.
Flight schedules will be known a few weeks before departure.

Hosting

Ponta Preta Apartments

You will be staying in residence Ponta Preta Appartments, in the city of Santa Maria, 2 steps from the beach.
The Apartments consist of a living room, 2 bedrooms with 2 beds in each bedroom, one bathroom per apartment, sheets and towels included.
For more comfort you can book a single room, one of the rooms in a 2 bedroom apartment.

The city of Santa Maria lives to the rhythm of fishing, with tuna and other fish landing every morning. The sweetness of this city invites you to let the time flow to the rhythm of music that is quite close to Brazilian rhythms.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All sports equipment is provided by UCPA except for the on-board computer.

Equipment Included

All sports equipment is provided by UCPA except for the on-board computer.

Equipment not included

We recommend that you bring
- A sports bag or a small leisure backpack to transport and store your personal belongings on the beaches,
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- Shoes to access the spots (sports shoes, sandals, flip flops),
- Beach business,
- A water bottle if you have one (otherwise a plastic mineral water bottle will do).

Helpful
Tennis-type sports shoes, for walking, playing volleyball etc.


For your comfort
- A small pharmacy against injuries,
- Personal and travel medications,
- A sweater
- A windbreaker for some cool evenings.



Watch out for the sun!
Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.

Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.

Equipment not included

We recommend that you bring
- A sports bag or a small leisure backpack to transport and store your personal belongings on the beaches,
- Shoes to access the spots (sports shoes, sandals, flip flops),
- Beach business,
- A water bottle if you have one (otherwise a plastic mineral water bottle will do).

Helpful
Tennis-type sports shoes, for walking, playing volleyball etc.


For your comfort
- A small pharmacy against injuries,
- Personal and travel medications,
- A sweater
- A windbreaker for some cool evenings.



Watch out for the sun!
Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.

Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.

formalities administratives

Indicative data for French nationals, as of 18/01/24. It is essential to check with the consulate one month before your departure.

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Passport essential, with a validity date of at least 6 months after the date of your return.

Since January 1, 2019, French nationals (and citizens from all over the European Union) can travel to Cape Verde without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Careful! This visa is replaced by a prior formality of pre-registration for entry into Cape Verdean territory, the modalities of which are traced on the dedicated Cape Verdean platform www.ease.gov.cv
This process must be done online at least 5 days before your departure.
An airport security tax (TSA) will be applied for international flights: 35 US$ (approx. 31 euros), tax to be paid when you connect to the site above.
It is advisable to keep proof of payment of this tax in order to be able to present it, on request, upon arrival in Cape Verdean territory.

Careful! If the above-mentioned minimum notice period of five days is not respected, the traveller is exposed to the risk that his online payment, although effective, has not yet been taken into account by the Cape Verdean border police. In this case, he will have to pay again, upon arrival on Cape Verdean territory, the required sum.
Information to be found on the “Advice for travelers” site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

First night hotel that you can indicate in your request:

For the 8-day program* “O Barlavento”:
Residencial Beleza Monte
Rua Joao Baptista
Mindelo
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

* Attention, for the departures on 03/02/24 and 20/04/24, the accommodation on the first evening will be at the Aparthotel Avenida (Avenida 5 de Julho - Mindelo São Vicente - 00238 232 34 35)
Attention, for the departure on 16/02/24, the accommodation on the first evening will be at the Residencial Che Guevara (Nº6, Avenida Che Guevara, Mindelo 2110 6 - 0238 232 24 49 - 0238 232 24 49)

For the 8-day program “The roads of Santiago”
Santa Maria Hotel
Rua 5 de Julho
No. 42 Plateau
273 A - ASA PRAIA - CAPE VERDE
Tel.: (00 238) 261 43 37

For any other information, you can contact:
Cape Verde Embassy
3 Rue de Rigny
75008 Paris
Tel.: 01 42 12 73 50
Open from 9 am to 1 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
e-mail: ambassade-cap-vert2@wanadoo.fr

In Belgium:
Cape Verde Embassy
Avenue Jeanne
291050 Brussels
Tel.: (32) (0) 2 643 62 70
e-mail: emb.caboverde@skynet.be

IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/cap-vert

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

formalities administratives

Indicative data for French nationals, as of 18/01/24. It is essential to check with the consulate one month before your departure.

Passport essential, with a validity date of at least 6 months after the date of your return.

Since January 1, 2019, French nationals (and citizens from all over the European Union) can travel to Cape Verde without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Careful! This visa is replaced by a prior formality of pre-registration for entry into Cape Verdean territory, the modalities of which are traced on the dedicated Cape Verdean platform www.ease.gov.cv
This process must be done online at least 5 days before your departure.
An airport security tax (TSA) will be applied for international flights: 35 US$ (approx. 31 euros), tax to be paid when you connect to the site above.
It is advisable to keep proof of payment of this tax in order to be able to present it, on request, upon arrival in Cape Verdean territory.

Careful! If the above-mentioned minimum notice period of five days is not respected, the traveller is exposed to the risk that his online payment, although effective, has not yet been taken into account by the Cape Verdean border police. In this case, he will have to pay again, upon arrival on Cape Verdean territory, the required sum.
Information to be found on the “Advice for travelers” site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

First night hotel that you can indicate in your request:

For the 8-day program* “O Barlavento”:
Residencial Beleza Monte
Rua Joao Baptista
Mindelo
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

* Attention, for the departures on 03/02/24 and 20/04/24, the accommodation on the first evening will be at the Aparthotel Avenida (Avenida 5 de Julho - Mindelo São Vicente - 00238 232 34 35)
Attention, for the departure on 16/02/24, the accommodation on the first evening will be at the Residencial Che Guevara (Nº6, Avenida Che Guevara, Mindelo 2110 6 - 0238 232 24 49 - 0238 232 24 49)

For the 8-day program “The roads of Santiago”
Santa Maria Hotel
Rua 5 de Julho
No. 42 Plateau
273 A - ASA PRAIA - CAPE VERDE
Tel.: (00 238) 261 43 37

For any other information, you can contact:
Cape Verde Embassy
3 Rue de Rigny
75008 Paris
Tel.: 01 42 12 73 50
Open from 9 am to 1 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
e-mail: ambassade-cap-vert2@wanadoo.fr

In Belgium:
Cape Verde Embassy
Avenue Jeanne
291050 Brussels
Tel.: (32) (0) 2 643 62 70
e-mail: emb.caboverde@skynet.be

IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/cap-vert

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

Address and access

contact email: sal@ucpa.asso.fr For trainees who have not purchased the UCPA flight: if you arrive at the same time as this flight, you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA, provided you notify the center in advance and pay the amount of this transfer to our representative on site before the departure of the bus before the departure of the bus.
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For your information, a taxi between SAL airport and the UCPA hotel will cost you about 30 euros per trip (there or back).

Angulo Residence:


Santa Maria - Sal
Tél.: -

Address and access

contact email: sal@ucpa.asso.fr

For trainees who have not purchased the UCPA flight: if you arrive at the same time as this flight, you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA, provided you notify the center in advance and pay the amount of this transfer to our representative on site before the departure of the bus before the departure of the bus.

For your information, a taxi between SAL airport and the UCPA hotel will cost you about 30 euros per trip (there or back).

Angulo Residence:


Santa Maria - Sal
Tél.: -

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

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Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Restauration

Full board

Restauration

Full board

Management

Supervision is provided by qualified instructors (French or international).

Management

Supervision is provided by qualified instructors (French or international).

Health and formalities

Vaccinations - Health prevention

Vaccines: no vaccination is mandatory in Cape Verde, however universal vaccines must be up to date: DTP.
...
Recommended vaccines: yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, meningococcus are strongly recommended.
Rabies vaccine not mandatory. Make sure your reminders are up to date.

Dengue: This viral disease is transmitted by mosquito bites. It is therefore necessary to respect the usual protective measures (long clothing, anti-mosquito products to be used on the skin and on clothing, electric diffusers, mosquito nets) day and night. Since dengue can take a potentially serious form, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor in case of fever and to check which medications are not recommended if necessary (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). For more information, contact the Pasteur Institute (www.pasteur.fr).

The Zika virus: Cape Verde is affected by the Zika virus. This disease is transmitted by the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Cases of sexual transmission of the virus have also been reported.
The symptoms of the disease are generally mild (fever, headache, headache, joint pain, rash) and are similar to those seen during other viral infections such as dengue.
However, the occurrence of serious complications such as cases of microcephaly in newborns of pregnant women infected with the virus and neurological complications such as Guillain Barré syndromes seem possible.
In total, it is recommended that everyone:
-to respect the usual measures to prevent mosquito bites (long clothes, mosquito repellents, air conditioning, mosquito net), night and day,
-to consult a doctor in case of fever occurring during the trip or in the weeks following the return to France.

Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Important:
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and number of the contract subscribed to. This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

As the medical facilities on site are limited, we recommend a visit to your dentist before departure.

Health and formalities

Vaccinations - Health prevention

Vaccines: no vaccination is mandatory in Cape Verde, however universal vaccines must be up to date: DTP.
Recommended vaccines: yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, meningococcus are strongly recommended.
Rabies vaccine not mandatory. Make sure your reminders are up to date.

Dengue: This viral disease is transmitted by mosquito bites. It is therefore necessary to respect the usual protective measures (long clothing, anti-mosquito products to be used on the skin and on clothing, electric diffusers, mosquito nets) day and night. Since dengue can take a potentially serious form, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor in case of fever and to check which medications are not recommended if necessary (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). For more information, contact the Pasteur Institute (www.pasteur.fr).

The Zika virus: Cape Verde is affected by the Zika virus. This disease is transmitted by the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Cases of sexual transmission of the virus have also been reported.
The symptoms of the disease are generally mild (fever, headache, headache, joint pain, rash) and are similar to those seen during other viral infections such as dengue.
However, the occurrence of serious complications such as cases of microcephaly in newborns of pregnant women infected with the virus and neurological complications such as Guillain Barré syndromes seem possible.
In total, it is recommended that everyone:
-to respect the usual measures to prevent mosquito bites (long clothes, mosquito repellents, air conditioning, mosquito net), night and day,
-to consult a doctor in case of fever occurring during the trip or in the weeks following the return to France.

Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Important:
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and number of the contract subscribed to. This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

As the medical facilities on site are limited, we recommend a visit to your dentist before departure.

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: TAP Air Portugal, TACV, ASL Airlines.
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On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 15 to 20 kg in the hold, and up to 5 kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: TAP Air Portugal, TACV, ASL Airlines.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 15 to 20 kg in the hold, and up to 5 kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

formalities

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
...
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

Vaccinations - Health prevention

Vaccines: no vaccination is mandatory in Cape Verde, however universal vaccines must be up to date: DTP.
Recommended vaccines: yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, meningococcus are strongly recommended.
Rabies vaccine not mandatory. Make sure your reminders are up to date.

Dengue: This viral disease is transmitted by mosquito bites. It is therefore necessary to respect the usual protective measures (long clothing, anti-mosquito products to be used on the skin and on clothing, electric diffusers, mosquito nets) day and night. Since dengue can take a potentially serious form, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor in case of fever and to check which medications are not recommended if necessary (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). For more information, contact the Pasteur Institute (www.pasteur.fr).

The Zika virus: Cape Verde is affected by the Zika virus. This disease is transmitted by the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Cases of sexual transmission of the virus have also been reported.
The symptoms of the disease are generally mild (fever, headache, headache, joint pain, rash) and are similar to those seen during other viral infections such as dengue.
However, the occurrence of serious complications such as cases of microcephaly in newborns of pregnant women infected with the virus and neurological complications such as Guillain Barré syndromes seem possible.
In total, it is recommended that everyone:
-to respect the usual measures to prevent mosquito bites (long clothes, mosquito repellents, air conditioning, mosquito net), night and day,
-to consult a doctor in case of fever occurring during the trip or in the weeks following the return to France.

Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Important:
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and number of the contract subscribed to. This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

As the medical facilities on site are limited, we recommend a visit to your dentist before departure.

formalities

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

Vaccinations - Health prevention

Vaccines: no vaccination is mandatory in Cape Verde, however universal vaccines must be up to date: DTP.
Recommended vaccines: yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, meningococcus are strongly recommended.
Rabies vaccine not mandatory. Make sure your reminders are up to date.

Dengue: This viral disease is transmitted by mosquito bites. It is therefore necessary to respect the usual protective measures (long clothing, anti-mosquito products to be used on the skin and on clothing, electric diffusers, mosquito nets) day and night. Since dengue can take a potentially serious form, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor in case of fever and to check which medications are not recommended if necessary (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.). For more information, contact the Pasteur Institute (www.pasteur.fr).

The Zika virus: Cape Verde is affected by the Zika virus. This disease is transmitted by the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Cases of sexual transmission of the virus have also been reported.
The symptoms of the disease are generally mild (fever, headache, headache, joint pain, rash) and are similar to those seen during other viral infections such as dengue.
However, the occurrence of serious complications such as cases of microcephaly in newborns of pregnant women infected with the virus and neurological complications such as Guillain Barré syndromes seem possible.
In total, it is recommended that everyone:
-to respect the usual measures to prevent mosquito bites (long clothes, mosquito repellents, air conditioning, mosquito net), night and day,
-to consult a doctor in case of fever occurring during the trip or in the weeks following the return to France.

Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Important:
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and number of the contract subscribed to. This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

As the medical facilities on site are limited, we recommend a visit to your dentist before departure.

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