A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exceptionOne of the French regions with both a sunny climate, a splendid and imposing mountainous environment (Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix,...), and a network of trails suitable for mountain biking. Welcome to the Gorges du Verdon! Here, our favorite sport is cooked almost exclusively with “Single Tracks” sauce alternating balconies, ridges and beautiful descents.
A simple formula to discover a region.
Generally easy trails, but it is also possible to take old shepherds' passages, which are steeper. The approach will be gradual to allow you to access the most secret places of this nature, which expresses all its power in these places.
The right choice if you want to get ahead in your mountain biking apprenticeship.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Spot d'exception You are passionate about All Mountain biking. Practice your favorite sport in the Verdon National Natural Park. It offers numerous “Single Tracks” alternating balconies, ridges and beautiful descents.One of the French regions with both a sunny climate, a splendid and imposing mountainous environment (Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix,...), and a network of trails suitable for mountain biking. Welcome to the Gorges du Verdon! Here, our favorite sport is cooked almost exclusively with “Single Tracks” sauce alternating balconies, ridges and beautiful descents. A simple formula to discover a region.
Generally easy trails, but it is also possible to take old shepherds' passages, which are steeper. The approach will be gradual to allow you to access the most secret places of this nature, which expresses all its power in these places.
The right choice if you want to get ahead in your mountain biking apprenticeship.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A common thread: the Verdon, from its source to its mouth
- The numerous views of the Verdon Gorges
- Bathing opportunities
- The quality of the trails is very fun! A site adapted for its All Mountain practice
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A common thread: the Verdon, from its source to its mouth
- The numerous views of the Verdon Gorges
- Bathing opportunities
- The quality of the trails is very fun! A site adapted for its All Mountain practice
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 mountain biking sessions
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Location d'un VTT EBIKE
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Meet at the sports village at 12:30.
Shuttle to Aix-en-Provence TGV at 11 am.
Welcome, installation. Cold meal in the sports village before leaving for activity at 3 pm.
Shuttle to Aix-en-Provence TGV at 11 am.
Welcome, installation. Cold meal in the sports village before leaving for activity at 3 pm.
Presentation of the week, the program, technical contribution and discovery of the surroundings of the village of La Palud on tracks and singles tracks.
If you have your own mountain bike, let us know on: verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
If you have your own mountain bike, let us know on: verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
During your stay
D2 - La Palud, Châteauneuf, les Bondils, les Bondils, Les Michels, Rougon, Pont de Carajuan (return by road or by shuttle)
D3 - La Palud, Vénarelle track, GR4, descent on the Belgian track, descent to Moustiers Sainte Marie by the FFC track, Lac de St Croix return shuttle.
Day 4 - La Palud, Châteauneuf, les Chauvets, les Chauvets, Col des Abbès, Col des Abbès, Portal de Blieux, Descent to Chauvets, La Palud to Verdon.
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.
Day 4 - La Palud, Châteauneuf, les Chauvets, les Chauvets, Col des Abbès, Col des Abbès, Portal de Blieux, Descent to Chauvets, La Palud to Verdon.
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
Day 5 - La Palud, col de la Croix de Châteauneuf, Pinet, Route des Crêtes, return to La Palud with the singles tracks.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus for Aix en Provence TGV station at 2.30 pm.
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 Mountain Bike Regional Park
A stunning nature lulled by the canyons
Straddling the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var, the Verdon Regional Park extends over more than 188,000 hectares of greenery and canyons. The Verdon brings together numerous architectural treasures. It is the perfect place for cycling and mountain biking activities between long walks in the heart of lavender trails and single walks down the peaks. The Verdon is one of the most beautiful mountain biking spots in France.
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
Mountain bike, helmet, backpack. Possibility to bring your own mountain bike (free transport in TGV with a bag).
Equipment Included
Mountain bike, helmet, backpack. Possibility to bring your own mountain bike (free transport in TGV with a bag).
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
- Sports shoes or mountain bike shoes (you can bring your clipless pedals)
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mittens gloves
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
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.
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
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.
Equipment not included
- Sports shoes or mountain bike shoes (you can bring your clipless pedals)
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mittens gloves
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
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.
- Mountain bike shorts or shorts
- Short-sleeved jersey or T-shirt, new breathable textiles
- Mittens gloves
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
For the picnic pack, you must bring Tupperware.
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
All Mountain Mountain Biking Insider
You have some mountain biking or BMX experiences. You master the basic techniques (gear change, braking dosage, grip management).
You have some mountain biking or BMX experiences. You master the basic techniques (gear change, braking dosage, grip management).
You are able to cross a step of about 15 cm both uphill and downhill. You have discovered the practice of mountain biking on various terrain (bumps, slopes, roots, steep passages, stones). You drive on blue or red routes. You will discover some advanced techniques, bunny up, hairpin turns or jumps, skidding, small jumps...
Mountain bike level: Biker 1 and 2. You practice mountain biking regularly and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a moderate intensity (breathing quickly, you can speak but not sing).
Mountain bike level: Biker 1 and 2. You practice mountain biking regularly and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a moderate intensity (breathing quickly, you can speak but not sing).
Level of expertise
All Mountain Mountain Biking Insider
You have some mountain biking or BMX experiences. You master the basic techniques (gear change, braking dosage, grip management). You are able to cross a step of about 15 cm both uphill and downhill. You have discovered the practice of mountain biking on various terrain (bumps, slopes, roots, steep passages, stones). You drive on blue or red routes. You will discover some advanced techniques, bunny up, hairpin turns or jumps, skidding, small jumps...
Mountain bike level: Biker 1 and 2. You practice mountain biking regularly and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a moderate intensity (breathing quickly, you can speak but not sing).
You have some mountain biking or BMX experiences. You master the basic techniques (gear change, braking dosage, grip management). You are able to cross a step of about 15 cm both uphill and downhill. You have discovered the practice of mountain biking on various terrain (bumps, slopes, roots, steep passages, stones). You drive on blue or red routes. You will discover some advanced techniques, bunny up, hairpin turns or jumps, skidding, small jumps...
Mountain bike level: Biker 1 and 2. You practice mountain biking regularly and you can maintain an effort of one hour at a moderate intensity (breathing quickly, you can speak but not sing).
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 circuit is led by a state-qualified mountain bike instructor. 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.
Management
Each circuit is led by a state-qualified mountain bike instructor. 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.