A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching SportLarge routes perfectly equipped between 120 and 200 m or large classic routes; we will give you the keys for a great week of climbing. Lovers of big shows and strong emotions, these places are made for you. Renewed paths for trainees who have already completed this stay.
Level 5c +/ 6a minimum in the lead, and having already completed a UCPA stay on a cliff.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching Sport Set off on the Grandes Voies with this climbing trip in the Verdon Gorges. Learn to master difficulties and emptiness, while enjoying the beauty of the altitudes and exceptional viewpoints!Large routes perfectly equipped between 120 and 200 m or large classic routes; we will give you the keys for a great week of climbing. Lovers of big shows and strong emotions, these places are made for you. Renewed paths for trainees who have already completed this stay.
Level 5c +/ 6a minimum in the lead, and having already completed a UCPA stay on a cliff.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- For fans of big shows and strong emotions
- Renewed routes for trainees who have already completed this stay
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- For fans of big shows and strong emotions
- Renewed routes for trainees who have already completed this stay
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 Monday for the lunch buffet, or at the TGV station in Aix-en-Provence (please contact us to reserve 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.
Level and technical background check on cliff school and mill in the cliff with gas underfoot.
Level and technical background check on cliff school and mill in the cliff with gas underfoot.
During your stay
Throughout the stay, selection of routes adapted to your level and expectations.
The aim is to progress in your mastery of the difficulty, the void and to combine as much length as possible.
The aim is to progress in your mastery of the difficulty, the void and to combine as much length as possible.
The stay is designed for people who climb a sports cliff independently (climbing, securing first and second) and who wish to discover and acquire in complete safety, the basic techniques of progression on main routes.
You may be asked to use your personal car to get to the practice sites. The costs incurred will be reimbursed to you directly by the sports village.
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.
You may be asked to use your personal car to get to the practice sites. The costs incurred will be reimbursed to you directly by the sports village.
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
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 on site.
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, quickdraws, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
Equipment Included
Climbing shoes, harness, ropes and carabiners, quickdraws, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
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, sneakers or light hiking shoes, cap or scarf or hat, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
For the picnic pack, you must bring 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.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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,
- What 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.
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.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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,
- What 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
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, sneakers or light hiking shoes, cap or scarf or hat, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream. For the picnic pack, you must bring 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.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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,
- What 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.
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.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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,
- What 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
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
Rock climbing - Level 3
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Level of expertise
Rock climbing - Level 3
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
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 4 people.
Management
An instructor for 4 people.