A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/HappyThis 7-day stay, accessible to all, consists of about ten sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. It is structured around 5 continuous days. This allows you to gain autonomy and to apply safety rules and to share sensations with your rope mates.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/Happy If you are between 18 and 25 years old, a regular athlete, take advantage of a special youth rate and come and experience cliff climbing on the rocks of Verdon and progress to your level.This 7-day stay, accessible to all, consists of about ten sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. It is structured around 5 continuous days. This allows you to gain autonomy and to apply safety rules and to share sensations with your rope mates.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The possibility of swimming in the lakes
- The Verdon, one of the best climbing spots in the world
- The beauty of an exceptional natural site
- A stay in a small group (group of 8 people maximum)
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The possibility of swimming in the lakes
- The Verdon, one of the best climbing spots in the world
- The beauty of an exceptional natural site
- A stay in a small group (group of 8 people maximum)
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
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
- 10 climbing sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
See you on Sunday afternoon at the sports village at 5.30 pm.
Welcome, installation. Welcome drink and, before dinner, presentation of the week.
Welcome, installation. Welcome drink and, before dinner, presentation of the week.
During your stay
Monday to Friday: development of a global approach to climbing where safety, pleasure and progress will be permanently linked.
Climb from the first session after having seen, or reviewed, the basics: adjust a harness, rope yourself, insure.
Then, depending on your level, different themes will be covered such as:
- Basic techniques: separating, drawing a quickdraw, maneuvering a link, folding a rope, ensuring a second, ensuring a leader, parting, 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, confidence 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, the ecology of the site, flora and fauna), the reading of a topo, the material.
You climb second and lead, in ropes of 2, in routes adapted to your current level.
You will go to different cliffs to vary the styles and to help you discover all the riches of the site. Departure most of the time during 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.
At the end of the afternoon, depending on the sites of practice, it is possible to swim in Lake Sainte-Croix after a good climbing session!
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.
Then, depending on your level, different themes will be covered such as:
- Basic techniques: separating, drawing a quickdraw, maneuvering a link, folding a rope, ensuring a second, ensuring a leader, parting, 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, confidence 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, the ecology of the site, flora and fauna), the reading of a topo, the material.
You climb second and lead, in ropes of 2, in routes adapted to your current level.
You will go to different cliffs to vary the styles and to help you discover all the riches of the site. Departure most of the time during 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.
At the end of the afternoon, depending on the sites of practice, it is possible to swim in Lake Sainte-Croix after a good climbing session!
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
On Saturday, free stroll in the village, or by car on the ridges of the Grand Canyon.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus at 10:00am, for Aix-en-Provence TGV station in the morning for arrival at 12:30.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus at 10:00am, for Aix-en-Provence TGV station in the morning for arrival at 12:30.
Cost of the shuttle 60€ round trip to be booked at verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
Possibility for people in a car to enjoy Lake Sainte-Croix (canoe, pedal boat).
Possibility for people in a car to enjoy Lake Sainte-Croix (canoe, pedal boat).
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.
You can bring your equipment.
Equipment Included
Climbing shoes, harness, ropes and carabiners, quickdraws, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your equipment.
You can bring your 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, 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 goods store awaits you in the village.
Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders.
A small climbing goods 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, 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 goods store awaits you in the village.
Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders.
A small climbing goods store awaits you in the village.
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.
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 correspond to different 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 site of the activity. Bring a water bottle.
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 site of the activity. Bring a water bottle.
Restauration
Our chef and his team offer varied and balanced menus based on local products that correspond to different 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 site of the activity. Bring a 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 site of the activity. Bring a water bottle.
Management
A state-certified climbing instructor.
Management
A state-certified climbing instructor.
Important information
The “Happy Summer” special offer is available from 18 to 25 years old until the eve of 26 years old on a selection of “All Inclusive” stays.
An identity document attesting to the age of the beneficiary will be required at the reception of the stay. Without presenting it, the person will no longer be able to benefit from the special offer and will have to pay the difference between the public price and the price granted for 18-25 year olds.
To find out all the special conditions of the “Happy Summer” offer: www.ucpa-vacances.com/cgi/
To register
UCPA.com
3260 say “UCPA” 0.15€ TTC/min or 0825 880 800 0.15€ TTC/min
UCPA agency or relay near you.
To find out all the special conditions of the “Happy Summer” offer: www.ucpa-vacances.com/cgi/
To register
UCPA.com
3260 say “UCPA” 0.15€ TTC/min or 0825 880 800 0.15€ TTC/min
UCPA agency or relay near you.
Important information
The “Happy Summer” special offer is available from 18 to 25 years old until the eve of 26 years old on a selection of “All Inclusive” stays.
An identity document attesting to the age of the beneficiary will be required at the reception of the stay. Without presenting it, the person will no longer be able to benefit from the special offer and will have to pay the difference between the public price and the price granted for 18-25 year olds.
To find out all the special conditions of the “Happy Summer” offer: www.ucpa-vacances.com/cgi/
To register
UCPA.com
3260 say “UCPA” 0.15€ TTC/min or 0825 880 800 0.15€ TTC/min
UCPA agency or relay near you.
An identity document attesting to the age of the beneficiary will be required at the reception of the stay. Without presenting it, the person will no longer be able to benefit from the special offer and will have to pay the difference between the public price and the price granted for 18-25 year olds.
To find out all the special conditions of the “Happy Summer” offer: www.ucpa-vacances.com/cgi/
To register
UCPA.com
3260 say “UCPA” 0.15€ TTC/min or 0825 880 800 0.15€ TTC/min
UCPA agency or relay near you.
formalities
Information note
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the course.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.
formalities
Information note
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the course.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the course.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.