A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/One week stay including 10 windsurfing sessions with an instructor.
La Plage-Nord is the perfect windsurfing spot to learn and improve. The shallow bottoms allow you to have your foot on a large area.
Beginners, initiates and experts will be able to evolve and progress with our experienced instructors thanks to individualized follow-up.
From the first shores by discovering the wind speeds, to navigation to planning, including Jibes, the Port Camargue nautical base is perfectly equipped to meet all levels and expectations.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure sport/ Take advantage of the beautiful conditions of Camargue, near Montpellier, to do a windsurfing course. Whatever your level, you will enjoy the different windsurfing spots between North Beach and South Beach. Between Tramontane, Mistral and thermal wind, you have every chance of sailing in good conditions.One week stay including 10 windsurfing sessions with an instructor.
La Plage-Nord is the perfect windsurfing spot to learn and improve. The shallow bottoms allow you to have your foot on a large area.
Beginners, initiates and experts will be able to evolve and progress with our experienced instructors thanks to individualized follow-up.
From the first shores by discovering the wind speeds, to navigation to planning, including Jibes, the Port Camargue nautical base is perfectly equipped to meet all levels and expectations.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Navigation on the windsurfing spots of Port Camargue
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- A shallow body of water
- Practicable by all wind directions
- Equipment and advice for all levels
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Navigation on the windsurfing spots of Port Camargue
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- A shallow body of water
- Practicable by all wind directions
- Equipment and advice for all levels
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
Included
- Full board accommodation and catering
- 10 windsurfing sessions with instructor
- Windsurfing equipment
- The entertainment of the evenings
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Accommodation for 2 (separate beds)
- Accommodation for 2 people with bunk beds
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays from 2 pm for the discovery of the sports village and the installation in the rooms.
Welcome drink at 19:00 to meet the team and the other participants.
Welcome drink at 19:00 to meet the team and the other participants.
Possibility to arrive the day before depending on availability. You can contact the sports village directly by phone or email to book.
During your stay
D2 - D5:10 windsurfing sessions 2h30.
Beginners will discover the activity thanks to boards adapted to the size and weather conditions, stable and easy to handle.
Beginners will discover the activity thanks to boards adapted to the size and weather conditions, stable and easy to handle.
You will learn the different speeds of navigation, the first notions of wind, you will work on your balance while sailing safely.
For those who progress quickly and intermediate levels: you will have the opportunity to perfect your ascent in the wind, make your first beach starts, sail with a harness, discover footstraps and the first crazy sensations of navigating the schedule on a funboard. You will finally enjoy navigating efficiently and easily with even more autonomy at all speeds.
For advanced levels and experts, the bay is available to you to jiber, plan and work on your waterstarts. You will learn how to effectively choose your equipment according to your style and goals.
For everyone, sailing sessions in light weather will refine your feelings and your balance for stronger winds, while sessions in strong winds with adapted equipment will allow you to experience speed and controlled power.
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.
For those who progress quickly and intermediate levels: you will have the opportunity to perfect your ascent in the wind, make your first beach starts, sail with a harness, discover footstraps and the first crazy sensations of navigating the schedule on a funboard. You will finally enjoy navigating efficiently and easily with even more autonomy at all speeds.
For advanced levels and experts, the bay is available to you to jiber, plan and work on your waterstarts. You will learn how to effectively choose your equipment according to your style and goals.
For everyone, sailing sessions in light weather will refine your feelings and your balance for stronger winds, while sessions in strong winds with adapted equipment will allow you to experience speed and controlled power.
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
No activity on Saturday morning, ideal for resting before getting back on the road.
Check out the rooms at 10:00.
Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Check out the rooms at 10:00.
Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Departure from the center before 13:00.
SPOT
South beach
Glide on the waves at the Pointe de l'Espiguette
The southern beach of Espiguette is one of the best spots to enjoy the pleasures of windsurfing and catamaran sailing... from the north beach to the famous sandbanks via the south beaches, it is an ideal station for learning to sail. The tip of Espiguette gives you an impressive view of the Camargue landscapes..
Hosting
Port Camargue Marine School
All rooms are located upstairs.
Bright rooms for 4 to 5 people, with or without a bathroom, all equipped with a water point and storage.
Rooms for 2 people with bathroom and toilet (optional) from the sports village secretariat for adult stays
The centre's equipment
- Yoga room
- Entertainment room and bar
- Dining room
- Outdoor spaces: beach volleyball court, playground, terrace, patio
- Nautical base
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Windsurfing: JP, BIC, Hi-Fly, AHD Sealion..
Various sailing games adapted to your level and size are at your disposal: SIDEONE
Various sailing games adapted to your level and size are at your disposal: SIDEONE
Jumpsuit, vest, harness.
Equipment Included
Windsurfing: JP, BIC, Hi-Fly, AHD Sealion..
Various sailing games adapted to your level and size are at your disposal: SIDEONE
Jumpsuit, vest, harness.
Various sailing games adapted to your level and size are at your disposal: SIDEONE
Jumpsuit, vest, harness.
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Equipment not included
Bring your own toiletries, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Equipment not included
Bring your own toiletries, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Level of expertise
Never done
Technical level - Never done
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Level of expertise
Never done
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Restauration
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Restauration
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Weather
Mediterranean climate
Weather
Mediterranean climate