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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

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Do you want to take advantage of your vacation to discover diving, pass your level 1 and at the same time discover one of the most beautiful sites on the French Riviera? Starting from the sports village located on the beach facing the Golden Islands, the instructors gradually accompany you towards exploration diving. You will enjoy the essential diving sites of the national park and a full day to discover the Island of Porquerolles.
One-week stay including 7 supervised dives and a day on the island of Porquerolles independently with roadbook (via public shuttles, bus and boat). Perhaps you have already done a first dive or do you want to discover the activity? This program will gradually allow you to evolve in the 20m zone.
At the end of the week, you will validate your level 1 which will allow you to register for diving trips with an instructor up to 20m deep. Our instructors will accompany you gently to enjoy the beauty of the seabed among the most beautiful diving sites in the Mediterranean, in the heart of the Port-Cros and Porquerolles National Park. In addition to your 7 dives, escape for a day on the island of Porquerolles to discover its port, its beaches, its forts, its bucolic trails.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure action/Happy
Do you want to take advantage of your vacation to discover diving, pass your level 1 and at the same time discover one of the most beautiful sites on the French Riviera? Starting from the sports village located on the beach facing the Golden Islands, the instructors gradually accompany you towards exploration diving. You will enjoy the essential diving sites of the national park and a full day to discover the Island of Porquerolles.

One-week stay including 7 supervised dives and a day on the island of Porquerolles independently with roadbook (via public shuttles, bus and boat). Perhaps you have already done a first dive or do you want to discover the activity? This program will gradually allow you to evolve in the 20m zone. At the end of the week, you will validate your level 1 which will allow you to register for diving trips with an instructor up to 20m deep. Our instructors will accompany you gently to enjoy the beauty of the seabed among the most beautiful diving sites in the Mediterranean, in the heart of the Port-Cros and Porquerolles National Park. In addition to your 7 dives, escape for a day on the island of Porquerolles to discover its port, its beaches, its forts, its bucolic trails.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Nouveauté
  • The passage of level 1 included
  • A full day on the island of Porquerolles
  • Diving on the sites of Porquerolles in the heart of the national park
  • The Giens Peninsula, an exceptional spot on the French Riviera
  • The sports village on the beach, facing the Golden Islands

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Nouveauté
  • The passage of level 1 included

  • A full day on the island of Porquerolles
  • Diving on the sites of Porquerolles in the heart of the national park
  • The Giens Peninsula, an exceptional spot on the French Riviera
  • The sports village on the beach, facing the Golden Islands

Scuba diving

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 25 ans

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Diving - Beginner
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Included

  • Full board accommodation and catering
  • 7 dives with instructor
  • 1 day discovering the island of Porquerolles independently with road-book
  • Loan of equipment for activities (except dive computer, slippers and gloves)
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  • The entertainment of the evenings
  • Transfer to Porquerolles (city bus and boat shuttle)

Not Included

  • Transport to get to the sports village
  • Complementary insurances
  • Bathroom linen
  • The dive computer, the slippers and the gloves
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  • Allow 69 euros in addition if obtaining level 1 including: license + level 1 booklet + passport.

On option

  • Arrived the day before

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

We welcome you on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
During the afternoon, independent activities are offered.
If you arrive after 19:00, a welcome envelope will be available at the reception.
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Start of your sports program on Monday morning.
Possibility to arrive the day before as an option at the time of registration or at the sports village.
Excluding July and August, rooms are available at 6 pm.

During your stay

D2 to D6:7 dives spread over the week and a continuous day discovering the island of Porquerolles independently with a road-book (shuttle bus and boat).

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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

Your stay will end on Saturday after lunch.
Check-out of the rooms before 10:00am.
Possibility of additional nights depending on periods and availability.
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Conditions and registration directly on the sports village.

SPOT

The peninsula of Giens

A paradisiacal setting with turquoise waters

The Giens peninsula is full of unique sites that are easily accessible by boat and are shallow. This spot is a dream place to discover the charms of the PACA region, far from mass tourism. Escampo-Barriou, Les Sardines, Grand Ribaud or even Anse aux Blés offer a wild nature decorated with a multitude of species of fish and corals: groupers, sars, nudibranchs (also called “sea slugs”)...

Hosting

Accommodation in Hyères Sports Village

Rooms with 3, 4 and 5 beds.
Private terrace for rooms with 4 to 5 beds.
Rooms equipped with fans.
Sanitary and shower in each room.

The centre's equipment

  • Beach at the foot of the sports village.
  • Beach volleyball court, petanque court, shaded terrace, relaxation areas under the pine forest.
  • Nautical base with all services.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

The sports village is equipped with an inflation station, an 18-seater semi-rigid and 40 complete Scubapro equipment.
All the equipment necessary for the activity is provided by UCPA except the dive computer, slippers and gloves.

Equipment Included

The sports village is equipped with an inflation station, an 18-seater semi-rigid and 40 complete Scubapro equipment.
All the equipment necessary for the activity is provided by UCPA except the dive computer, slippers and gloves.

Address and access

You are coming by car: From Toulon, take direction Hyères, then “Presqu'île de Giens/La Tour Fondue”. Pass the village of La Capte.
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After 2 km, at the La Bergerie roundabout, turn left. In front of the center: private car park, free, not guarded but protected by an access code. You are coming by train: TGV or TER to Hyères station. From the station, take bus no. 67 on the right, direction “Giens - La Tour Fondue” (about 2.50 euros). Get off at the “La Bergerie” stop, located 150 m from the center. From Toulon SNCF station, take the regular bus service to Hyères (about 2.50 euros), then take bus no. 67 in the direction of “Giens/La Tour Fondue” (about 2.50 euros). Get off at the “La Bergerie” stop located 150 m from the center. For more information: Cie de Car SODETRAV at 0 825 000 650. Attention, except July/August and after 6 p.m., there are few or no shuttles depending on the period. You are coming by plane: From Hyères/Toulon airport located 5 km from the center, take a taxi from Cie Hyéroise at 04 94 00 60 00 (about 15 euros one way).

UCPA sports village:


4, Avenue de la Bergerie - 83400 Hyères
Tél.: 04 94 58 06 61

Address and access

You are coming by car:
From Toulon, take direction Hyères, then “Presqu'île de Giens/La Tour Fondue”. Pass the village of La Capte. After 2 km, at the La Bergerie roundabout, turn left.
In front of the center: private car park, free, not guarded but protected by an access code.

You are coming by train:
TGV or TER to Hyères station. From the station, take bus no. 67 on the right, direction “Giens - La Tour Fondue” (about 2.50 euros). Get off at the “La Bergerie” stop, located 150 m from the center.
From Toulon SNCF station, take the regular bus service to Hyères (about 2.50 euros), then take bus no. 67 in the direction of “Giens/La Tour Fondue” (about 2.50 euros). Get off at the “La Bergerie” stop located 150 m from the center.
For more information: Cie de Car SODETRAV at 0 825 000 650. Attention, except July/August and after 6 p.m., there are few or no shuttles depending on the period.

You are coming by plane:
From Hyères/Toulon airport located 5 km from the center, take a taxi from Cie Hyéroise at 04 94 00 60 00 (about 15 euros one way).

UCPA sports village:


4, Avenue de la Bergerie - 83400 Hyères
Tél.: 04 94 58 06 61

Equipment not included

Bring a change of clothes, necessities and towels, sunglasses, sunglasses, water bottle (or a plastic bottle), hat, sweater, windbreaker, waterproof sunscreen.
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Provide mosquito repellent. If you have a mask and a snorkel, you can bring them along to enjoy the crystal clear water of the Mediterranean in your free time.
Bring a pair of sneakers or hiking shoes, useful for exploring our coastal paths. A small backpack. You can provide neoprene slippers (compatible with fins) before and at the end of the season.
The regulations require divers who exceed 20 meters in depth while exploring, independently or in training (divers at the end of level 2 training or with the PE-40 qualification) to be equipped with a dive computer capable of calculating decompression.
Remember to bring your instrument otherwise it is possible to rent one on site (15 euros per week).

Equipment not included

Bring a change of clothes, necessities and towels, sunglasses, sunglasses, water bottle (or a plastic bottle), hat, sweater, windbreaker, waterproof sunscreen. Provide mosquito repellent. If you have a mask and a snorkel, you can bring them along to enjoy the crystal clear water of the Mediterranean in your free time.
Bring a pair of sneakers or hiking shoes, useful for exploring our coastal paths. A small backpack. You can provide neoprene slippers (compatible with fins) before and at the end of the season.
The regulations require divers who exceed 20 meters in depth while exploring, independently or in training (divers at the end of level 2 training or with the PE-40 qualification) to be equipped with a dive computer capable of calculating decompression.
Remember to bring your instrument otherwise it is possible to rent one on site (15 euros per week).

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

Diving - Beginner

Know how to swim, but no experience or level of scuba diving is required.

Level of expertise

Diving - Beginner

Know how to swim, but no experience or level of scuba diving is required.

Restauration

Buffets of appetizers, hot dishes (meat, fish, fish, vegetables and starches) and desserts at will.
Varied and quality picnics.

Restauration

Buffets of appetizers, hot dishes (meat, fish, fish, vegetables and starches) and desserts at will.
Varied and quality picnics.

Management

A qualified instructor to allow you to progress.

Management

A qualified instructor to allow you to progress.

Important information

Certificate of aptitude to practice diving mandatory.
In the case of an FFESSM level crossing, provide an additional fee of around 69 euros for the license, the diploma and the dive log.

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The nearest pharmacy and cash machine are 2 km from the sports village, in the village of La Capte.
Small shops in front of the sports village.
You can bring a padlock to secure your closet.

Important information

Certificate of aptitude to practice diving mandatory.
In the case of an FFESSM level crossing, provide an additional fee of around 69 euros for the license, the diploma and the dive log.

The nearest pharmacy and cash machine are 2 km from the sports village, in the village of La Capte.
Small shops in front of the sports village.
You can bring a padlock to secure your closet.

formalities

To practice scuba diving, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total respiratory integrity (beware of asthma), cardiovascular, nervous, dental and ENT.
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A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal

formalities

To practice scuba diving, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total respiratory integrity (beware of asthma), cardiovascular, nervous, dental and ENT.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal

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