A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionOne week kitesurfing trip including 10 sessions with instructor.
You are sailing on one of the most beautiful kitesurfing spots in the Mediterranean: the wild beach of Espiguette.
This huge beach located in the Camargue Regional Park offers a large space for safe practice.
Kitesurfing sessions are organized in continuous days including 5 hours of activity with a picnic break at the beach.
Our expert instructors guide you in your learning and share their technical advice to help you progress quickly and to make the most of your sessions.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception A kitesurfing trip on the Espiguette spot in the Mediterranean. This exceptional site in Camargue, near Montpellier, is perfect for discovering or improving kitesurfing. You access Espiguette beach by boat from our sports village located in Port Camargue. During this kitesurfing course, our instructors accompany you to allow you to progress safely. Attention, kitesurfing is a demanding activity. You must therefore be physically ready to practice throughout your stay and enjoy yourself!One week kitesurfing trip including 10 sessions with instructor.
You are sailing on one of the most beautiful kitesurfing spots in the Mediterranean: the wild beach of Espiguette.
This huge beach located in the Camargue Regional Park offers a large space for safe practice.
Kitesurfing sessions are organized in continuous days including 5 hours of activity with a picnic break at the beach.
Our expert instructors guide you in your learning and share their technical advice to help you progress quickly and to make the most of your sessions.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Kitesurfing course including 10 sessions with instructor
- Organization in continuous days with picnics to take advantage of the best weather conditions.
- An exceptional kitesurfing spot on the huge wild beach of Espiguette
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Kitesurfing course including 10 sessions with instructor
- Organization in continuous days with picnics to take advantage of the best weather conditions.
- An exceptional kitesurfing spot on the huge wild beach of Espiguette
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
Included
- Full board accommodation and catering
- 5 days of kitesurfing
- 10 sessions of 2.5 hours with instructor
- The loan of kitesurfing equipment (excluding neoprene slippers)
- Boat transfers to the Kite area
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Accommodation for 2 (separate beds)
- Accommodation for 2 people with bunk beds
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays from 2 pm for the installation in the rooms and the discovery of the sports village, followed by a welcome drink at 7 pm to meet the team and the other participants.
Possibility to arrive the day before depending on availability. You can contact the sports village directly by phone or email to book.
During your stay
D2-J6:5 continuous days with picnic, 10 sessions of 2.5 hours with an instructor, i.e. 25 hours of activity.
During the 5-hour continuous day at Espiguette Beach, a perfect spot for beginners thanks to its stretch of fine sand and for those initiated by its dominant side-on wind orientations and its famous thermal wind.
During the 5-hour continuous day at Espiguette Beach, a perfect spot for beginners thanks to its stretch of fine sand and for those initiated by its dominant side-on wind orientations and its famous thermal wind.
The instructors will take levels and objectives individually, so several groups of levels can be established.
Beginner levels will discover the first elements of kitesurfing and beginner levels can enjoy a short revision session if necessary. Through the discovery of the equipment and its choice, the kite and its safety systems, but also the vocabulary of kitesurfing, wind speeds, good conduct on a kitesurfing spot as well as evolution in a kitesurfing area (preparation of equipment, take-off zone, sea users, signaling...)...
Beginners then learn how to pilot the wing in the flight window, power management, and airdrop the wing in order to quickly understand the safety systems, followed by the takeoff and landing of the wing with universal signals. Towed swimming to feel the power of the wing and the possibility of choosing its direction, the re-takeoff of the wing in the water independently. Finally, steering and putting on the board in order to quickly switch to the waterstart to get out of the water and make your first edges.
For initiates and experts, gaits by piloting the wing: upwind, release and cross, transitions and their variants, simple jumps and jumps, the tricks you want to perform, or even navigate on supports other than twintip such as strapless.
The practice will take place daily, a light wind will make it possible to refine the movements of piloting the wing, especially with extended lines, while a stronger wind will allow you to quickly be in action. Twintip and strapless towed gliding sessions will be complementary in order to discover the feeling of traction and balance while sailing.
Regular debriefings will be carried out, before the main debrief at the end of the week during a friendly discussion.
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.
Beginner levels will discover the first elements of kitesurfing and beginner levels can enjoy a short revision session if necessary. Through the discovery of the equipment and its choice, the kite and its safety systems, but also the vocabulary of kitesurfing, wind speeds, good conduct on a kitesurfing spot as well as evolution in a kitesurfing area (preparation of equipment, take-off zone, sea users, signaling...)...
Beginners then learn how to pilot the wing in the flight window, power management, and airdrop the wing in order to quickly understand the safety systems, followed by the takeoff and landing of the wing with universal signals. Towed swimming to feel the power of the wing and the possibility of choosing its direction, the re-takeoff of the wing in the water independently. Finally, steering and putting on the board in order to quickly switch to the waterstart to get out of the water and make your first edges.
For initiates and experts, gaits by piloting the wing: upwind, release and cross, transitions and their variants, simple jumps and jumps, the tricks you want to perform, or even navigate on supports other than twintip such as strapless.
The practice will take place daily, a light wind will make it possible to refine the movements of piloting the wing, especially with extended lines, while a stronger wind will allow you to quickly be in action. Twintip and strapless towed gliding sessions will be complementary in order to discover the feeling of traction and balance while sailing.
Regular debriefings will be carried out, before the main debrief at the end of the week during a friendly discussion.
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
No activity on Saturday morning, ideal for resting before getting back on the road.
Check out the rooms at 10:00.
Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Check out the rooms at 10:00.
Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Departure from the center before 13:00.
SPOT
Espiguette Beach
A wild beach and a famous kitesurfing spot
The huge beach of Espiguette is one of the wildest beaches on the coast. Classified Natura 2000, it offers a typical environment of the Camargue and a protected natural area. It is also a major kitesurfing spot with an orientation favorable to the dominant winds: the Tramontane, the Mistral and the Marin. With its good wind statistics, regular sunshine, a very mild climate and its very large space, Espiguette beach is ideal for all levels of kitesurfing from March to October.
Hosting
Port Camargue Marine School
All rooms are located upstairs.
Bright rooms for 4 to 5 people, with or without a bathroom, all equipped with a water point and storage.
Rooms for 2 people with bathroom and toilet (optional) from the sports village secretariat for adult stays
The centre's equipment
- Yoga room
- Entertainment room and bar
- Dining room
- Outdoor spaces: beach volleyball court, playground, terrace, patio
- Nautical base
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
F-One wings and floats adapted to your level and size.
Possibility of strapless F-one floats.
Jumpsuit, vest, harness, helmet
Possibility of strapless F-one floats.
Jumpsuit, vest, harness, helmet
Equipment Included
F-One wings and floats adapted to your level and size.
Possibility of strapless F-one floats.
Jumpsuit, vest, harness, helmet
Possibility of strapless F-one floats.
Jumpsuit, vest, harness, helmet
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Equipment not included
Bring your own toiletries, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
Personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Equipment not included
Bring your own toiletries, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
Personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
Personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits...
Picnics at the beach during kitesurfing days, consisting of a big sandwich, a mixed salad, chips, cheese/yogurt/compote, cookies, water.
Picnics at the beach during kitesurfing days, consisting of a big sandwich, a mixed salad, chips, cheese/yogurt/compote, cookies, water.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Restauration
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits...
Picnics at the beach during kitesurfing days, consisting of a big sandwich, a mixed salad, chips, cheese/yogurt/compote, cookies, water.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Picnics at the beach during kitesurfing days, consisting of a big sandwich, a mixed salad, chips, cheese/yogurt/compote, cookies, water.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Weather
Mediterranean climate
Weather
Mediterranean climate