A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Feel Good/Come and discover the practice of yoga through various sessions: Hatha Yoga, classical yoga to explore postures, body alignment and work on concentration, Vinyasa Flow, a fluid and dynamic practice to coordinate your breath with your movements, Yin Yoga, soft and meditative yoga to relax deep tissues and reconnect with yourself.
Yoga classes are suitable for all levels.
The alternation of Yoga and hiking will make you discover as much as possible the extent of the Gorges du Verdon and its magnificent landscapes.
4 to 5 hours of walking per day.
Regular pace, break every hour. 400 m maximum positive altitude difference.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Feel Good/ Forget the stress of daily life and come and recharge your batteries in the Gorges du Verdon. You alternate gentle hikes, on foot or by electric bike, yoga, and well-being around our UCPA center in La Palud sur Verdon. The place to stay is magical.Come and discover the practice of yoga through various sessions: Hatha Yoga, classical yoga to explore postures, body alignment and work on concentration, Vinyasa Flow, a fluid and dynamic practice to coordinate your breath with your movements, Yin Yoga, soft and meditative yoga to relax deep tissues and reconnect with yourself.
Yoga classes are suitable for all levels.
The alternation of Yoga and hiking will make you discover as much as possible the extent of the Gorges du Verdon and its magnificent landscapes.
4 to 5 hours of walking per day.
Regular pace, break every hour. 400 m maximum positive altitude difference.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Exceptional site in Verdon
- Hike and discover different types of yoga
- Certified yoga teacher
- 4 yoga sessions including one before breakfast
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Exceptional site in Verdon
- Hike and discover different types of yoga
- Certified yoga teacher
- 4 yoga sessions including one before breakfast
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
- 4 days of activities combining 8 hiking and yoga sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Monday - welcome, presentation of the stay, lunch at the center. Departure at 15:00 in activity.
You are starting your yoga hiking trip.
You are starting your yoga hiking trip.
Yin Yoga, gentle and meditative yoga to soften deep tissue and reconnect with yourself, start the wellness week gently.
During your stay
Tuesday - Rougon and Point Sublime. The village of Rougon is nestled at the foot of the remains of its medieval castle, camped on its rocky outcrop overlooking the Verdon Gorges.
You stroll at leisure in this Provençal village, discover its town hall and its bell tower, its gallows, the last remains of gas lighting. In the afternoon, you do your first Yin Yoga session. 3 hours of walking. 400 m of positive altitude difference.
Wednesday - The Martel Trail, the unforgettable day in the Gorges with the unmissable Martel Trail which plunges into the depths of the gorges thanks to spectacular metal ladders followed by dark tunnels, to go up to the light of the aptly named Belvedere of Point Sublime and the Provençal village of Rougon, flown over by vultures.
5 to 6 hours of walking. Height difference: + 400 m.
Thursday - A yoga session before breakfast to wake you up gently.
In the morning, electric bike ride. You travel the unmissable Route des Crêtes by electric bike, a 23 km loop with numerous belvederes overlooking the Verdon. Loop accessible to all.
In the early afternoon, you leave to visit the magnificent village Moustiers (ranked among the most beautiful villages in France) by an aerial path above the roofs, to then climb a narrow and deep ravine to the magnificent Roman road. This path takes you back to your starting point, following a daring course of hairpin bends over the lake, then you go back down to Lake Sainte-Croix.
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.
Wednesday - The Martel Trail, the unforgettable day in the Gorges with the unmissable Martel Trail which plunges into the depths of the gorges thanks to spectacular metal ladders followed by dark tunnels, to go up to the light of the aptly named Belvedere of Point Sublime and the Provençal village of Rougon, flown over by vultures.
5 to 6 hours of walking. Height difference: + 400 m.
Thursday - A yoga session before breakfast to wake you up gently.
In the morning, electric bike ride. You travel the unmissable Route des Crêtes by electric bike, a 23 km loop with numerous belvederes overlooking the Verdon. Loop accessible to all.
In the early afternoon, you leave to visit the magnificent village Moustiers (ranked among the most beautiful villages in France) by an aerial path above the roofs, to then climb a narrow and deep ravine to the magnificent Roman road. This path takes you back to your starting point, following a daring course of hairpin bends over the lake, then you go back down to Lake Sainte-Croix.
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
Friday - Chateauneuf les Moustiers. On the program, your guide offers you a stroll to the abandoned village of Châteauneuf-les-Moustiers, an ideal stop for a panoramic picnic on the Montdenier massif, on the heights of Verdon and the Mourres sector.
Châteauneuf-les-Moustiers was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century. Its remaining remains are impressive in their size and number. This stop is followed by a Vinyasa Yoga session on the terrace of Châteauneuf les Moustiers, 2 to 3 hours of walking, 300 m of positive altitude difference.
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.
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 Regional Park
A visit to the land of canyons and vultures!
The Verdon Regional Natural Park extends over nearly 180,000 hectares and its river goes from Saint-André-les-Alpes to Vinon-sur-Verdon. A wild area where fauna and flora are preserved. This region offers you a multitude of possibilities according to your wishes or even your tastes. Whether you are a fan of hiking, climbing or mountain biking, everything is done for you to have a delicious time. During your activities, admire this majestic space populated by birds of prey. A cultural and sporting heritage awaits you.
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
Hiking shoes, medium mountain* type, backpack.
* Feel free to bring your own shoes.
Yoga mat and bricks will be provided.
* Feel free to bring your own shoes.
Yoga mat and bricks will be provided.
Equipment Included
Hiking shoes, medium mountain* type, backpack.
* Feel free to bring your own shoes.
Yoga mat and bricks will be provided.
* Feel free to bring your own shoes.
Yoga mat and bricks will be provided.
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
Bring walking sticks if you have them. For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, swimsuit, a bath towel, light pants made of canvas, sweater or fleece, socks, light shoes or sandals, windbreaker (K-Way type), windbreaker (K-Way type), rain cape, rain cape, rain cape, raincoat, water bottle or plastic bottle, knife, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money.
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, swimsuit, a bath towel, light pants made of canvas, sweater or fleece, socks, light shoes or sandals, windbreaker (K-Way type), windbreaker (K-Way type), rain cape, rain cape, rain cape, raincoat, water bottle or plastic bottle, knife, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money.
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.
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
Bring walking sticks if you have them. For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, swimsuit, a bath towel, light pants made of canvas, sweater or fleece, socks, light shoes or sandals, windbreaker (K-Way type), windbreaker (K-Way type), rain cape, rain cape, rain cape, raincoat, water bottle or plastic bottle, knife, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money.
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.
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, T-shirt and sweatshirt, shorts, swimsuit, a bath towel, light pants made of canvas, sweater or fleece, socks, light shoes or sandals, windbreaker (K-Way type), windbreaker (K-Way type), rain cape, rain cape, rain cape, raincoat, water bottle or plastic bottle, knife, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money.
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
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
Hike - Level 3
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
You are in a pure hiking trip.
Level of expertise
Hike - Level 3
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.
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 hike is led by a state-qualified guide, a specialist in walking trips. 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.
Yoga will be taught by a qualified yoga teacher.
Management
Each hike is led by a state-qualified guide, a specialist in walking trips. 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.
Yoga will be taught by a qualified yoga teacher.
Yoga will be taught by a qualified yoga teacher.