A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Expérience/Spot d'exception
Is the passion for paragliding already there? Take advantage of one of the most exceptional geographical sites to go even further in your skills and improve your techniques thanks to our instructors. To access this course, the last paragliding practice did not date back two years ago.
Discover dream landscapes while flying over the most beautiful sites in the Var. You benefit from 9 supervised sessions to perfect your techniques and perform great flights at each session. If necessary, an upgrade is planned as soon as you arrive. You alternate practical and theoretical sessions for a complete evolution and share your passion with your group and your managers.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Expérience/Spot d'exception
Is the passion for paragliding already there? Take advantage of one of the most exceptional geographical sites to go even further in your skills and improve your techniques thanks to our instructors. To access this course, the last paragliding practice did not date back two years ago.

Discover dream landscapes while flying over the most beautiful sites in the Var. You benefit from 9 supervised sessions to perfect your techniques and perform great flights at each session. If necessary, an upgrade is planned as soon as you arrive. You alternate practical and theoretical sessions for a complete evolution and share your passion with your group and your managers.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • The most beautiful sites of the Toit du Var seen from the sky
  • Alternating practical sessions with theoretical sessions
  • Small group of 2 instructors for 7 people

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • The most beautiful sites of the Toit du Var seen from the sky

  • Alternating practical sessions with theoretical sessions
  • Small group of 2 instructors for 7 people

Paragliding

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 55 ans

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Done already
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LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Carrying level 1
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Included

  • The accommodation
  • Catering from Monday noon to Friday noon
  • Framing
  • Specific equipment
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  • 9 paragliding sessions

Not Included

  • Transport
  • Personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Day 1 - Reception and installation in your renovated and furnished cottage on Monday from 1 pm, followed by a cold buffet lunch.
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At 15:00 p.m., you meet your instructors who explain the course of the week to you. After the distribution of the equipment, you leave for business.
Return to the cottage and eat at 19:00.

During your stay

D2- D4: Tuesday to Thursday, departure for the day for sessions dedicated to major flights.
If necessary, additional work on a school slope can be carried out on Tuesday morning.
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You alternate practical sessions with theoretical sessions in the classroom.

To practice paragliding, “personal accident and repatriation” insurance is strongly recommended. As this guarantee is not included in the all-inclusive stay, it is your responsibility to check with your insurer that you are well covered in the event of a free flight accident and to ask them to provide you with a certificate.

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 - Friday big flights on the sites defined by your instructors.
End of the stay on Friday at 18:00 after the activity.
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Please note that the course ends after the activity, UCPA does not organize accommodation and meals on Friday evening. No return transport is organized by UCPA.

SPOT

Mont Lachens

A magical and unforgettable flight on the “Roof of the Var”

The highest peak in the Var, also called “Le Toit du Var”, Mont Lachens culminates at 1715 m. Located on the borders of several municipalities including that of La Roque Esclapon, the summit offers a splendid panorama up to the Massif de la Sainte Baume and Mont Faron to the South-West, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the peaks of Corsica to the South East, the peaks of Corsica to the South East are visible on a clear day, the mountains of the Mercantour-Argentera Massif to the North East. Mont Lachens is accessible by car, on foot via a track starting from La Roque Esclapon, and by bike (road and mountain bike). Its summit is the take-off point for paragliding and delta lovers.

Hosting

Lachens accommodation

2 mezzanine bedrooms each with 6 single bunk beds.

The centre's equipment

  • Included in your stay: tennis, bowling alleys and lighted sports fields, municipal swimming pool (July-August, swim shorts not allowed).

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All paragliding sports equipment is provided (wing, helmet, radio) as well as sheets.

Equipment Included

All paragliding sports equipment is provided (wing, helmet, radio) as well as sheets.

Address and access

Meet the first day at the Gîte d'Etape La Chapelle, Quartier Notre Dame, 83840 La Roque-Esclapon. No UCPA transport is organized.

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You are coming by car
From Paris or Lyon: via Grenoble
Take the Napoleon road between Castellane and Grasse (N85). At the place called “Le Logis du Pin” take direction Draguignan via Comps sur Artuby (D21), then, at the exit of La Bastide, turn left to La Roque Esclapon. Michelin map no. 84.


From the south via Draguignan
From Draguignan, take the D25 by Bargemon or the D955 by Comps on Artuby.
If you wish, we can put you in contact with the various people registered for the stay in order to organize carpooling. To do this, simply send us an email with your contact details and your itinerary to the following address: verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
For any information:
00 (333) 4 92 77 30 13/00 (333) 7 62 65 44 38

Address and access

Meet the first day at the Gîte d'Etape La Chapelle, Quartier Notre Dame, 83840 La Roque-Esclapon. No UCPA transport is organized.

You are coming by car
From Paris or Lyon: via Grenoble
Take the Napoleon road between Castellane and Grasse (N85). At the place called “Le Logis du Pin” take direction Draguignan via Comps sur Artuby (D21), then, at the exit of La Bastide, turn left to La Roque Esclapon. Michelin map no. 84.


From the south via Draguignan
From Draguignan, take the D25 by Bargemon or the D955 by Comps on Artuby.
If you wish, we can put you in contact with the various people registered for the stay in order to organize carpooling. To do this, simply send us an email with your contact details and your itinerary to the following address: verdon@ucpa.asso.fr
For any information:
00 (333) 4 92 77 30 13/00 (333) 7 62 65 44 38

Equipment not included

To be adapted according to the season: warm clothes, rain clothes, spare clothes as well as your toiletries.
A pair of high-top mountain-style shoes is mandatory, a pair of light gloves.
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If you want, you can come with your own sail.

Equipment not included

To be adapted according to the season: warm clothes, rain clothes, spare clothes as well as your toiletries.
A pair of high-top mountain-style shoes is mandatory, a pair of light gloves.
If you want, you can come with your own sail.

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.

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.

Level of expertise

Done already

Technical level - Already done

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You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.

Level of expertise

Done already

Technical level - Already done

You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.

Portage

Carrying level 1

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.

Restauration

On a picnic at noon, breakfast and evening meal at the Auberge de la Bruyère.

Restauration

On a picnic at noon, breakfast and evening meal at the Auberge de la Bruyère.

Management

Delivered by qualified B.E. Paragliding instructors.
ATTENTION TEACHING ONLY IN FRENCH.
Small group of 2 instructors for 7 people.

Management

Delivered by qualified B.E. Paragliding instructors.
ATTENTION TEACHING ONLY IN FRENCH.
Small group of 2 instructors for 7 people.

Important information

A medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of paragliding is mandatory. Regarding its validity, it is a maximum of one year from the date of issue.
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In addition, the certificate cannot have been issued more than three months before the date of first registration for a stay. It is therefore prudent to keep a copy for possible future registration.

Except for a bar/restaurant, no shops or services in the village. There is no cash machine in the village. Nearest shops: Comps 10 km away and Castellane 25 km away. It is not possible to use credit cards in the village, but payment is possible by credit card at the inn.

Possibility to book a bungalow for 2 people at the La Roque Esclapon campsite. ADVANCE RESERVATION at verdon@ucpa.asso.fr, to check availability.
Mobile home price €300 for 2 people, conditions and payments by email to verdon@ucpa.asso.fr

Important information

A medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of paragliding is mandatory. Regarding its validity, it is a maximum of one year from the date of issue. In addition, the certificate cannot have been issued more than three months before the date of first registration for a stay. It is therefore prudent to keep a copy for possible future registration.

Except for a bar/restaurant, no shops or services in the village. There is no cash machine in the village. Nearest shops: Comps 10 km away and Castellane 25 km away. It is not possible to use credit cards in the village, but payment is possible by credit card at the inn.

Possibility to book a bungalow for 2 people at the La Roque Esclapon campsite. ADVANCE RESERVATION at verdon@ucpa.asso.fr, to check availability.
Mobile home price €300 for 2 people, conditions and payments by email to verdon@ucpa.asso.fr

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