A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escapeIf you dream of a little-known Provence, but so much more real, and of a nature with the scents of Farigoule, lavender, rosemary, then we invite you to follow paths in the intimacy of this odyssey. On foot and by mountain bike, on trails and railways, to discover wonderful Provençal villages and stroll along the water in a canoe on a quiet river (Gorges du Gardon, arrival and passage under the Pont du Gard).
Visit Uzès and its market on the last day.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape Combine the conviviality of a small autonomous group, the supervision of local guides and the discovery of natural Provence during this stay around the Pont du Gard!If you dream of a little-known Provence, but so much more real, and of a nature with the scents of Farigoule, lavender, rosemary, then we invite you to follow paths in the intimacy of this odyssey. On foot and by mountain bike, on trails and railways, to discover wonderful Provençal villages and stroll along the water in a canoe on a quiet river (Gorges du Gardon, arrival and passage under the Pont du Gard). Visit Uzès and its market on the last day.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Canoeing under the Pont du Gard
- The conviviality of a small autonomous group
- A guaranteed change of scenery in a rich and varied nature: typical villages, rivers, scents of farigoule and lavandin
- Accommodation in a privileged location: pool supplied with spring water, regional meals
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Canoeing under the Pont du Gard
- The conviviality of a small autonomous group
- A guaranteed change of scenery in a rich and varied nature: typical villages, rivers, scents of farigoule and lavandin
- Accommodation in a privileged location: pool supplied with spring water, regional meals
Included
- Local transfers
- The accommodation
- The meals
- Framing
- The technical equipment necessary for the activity
Not Included
- The drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional insurances
- Any other supplement not included in the program
- Shuttles between the station or the airport (arrival and departure) and the site
- Visits during free time
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1: Meet on Monday morning at the car park in the old village of Cornillon (30) at 10:00am (UCPA sign). Drop off the bags and “put on your clothes”.
Presentation of the week and our place of stay.
On foot, and “tranquilou”, we will discover the purple lavender fields, the hamlet of Cratoule with superb houses and gardens at the bend of a forgotten path, herd on a draille... Swimming pool around 5 pm.
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
On foot, and “tranquilou”, we will discover the purple lavender fields, the hamlet of Cratoule with superb houses and gardens at the bend of a forgotten path, herd on a draille... Swimming pool around 5 pm.
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
During your stay
D2: Transfer by vehicle to the Pont du Gard site that we will discover by canoe while going down the river “le Gardon”.
A magical moment as you pass under the Pont du Gard (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and multiple swims in crystal clear water! Then back in the vehicle.
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Day 3: By VTC and after a visit to the Goudargues market, we will walk in the shade of a beautiful pine forest where very beautiful and old houses are hidden!
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Day 4: Conclusive Canyon. In the setting of wild nature, a stream has carved its bed in this limestone massif (cliffs, caves). We will be amazed!
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Day 5: In its green setting, in the shade of a very beautiful national forest, we will discover the Chartreuse de Valbonne. The Carthusians knew how to choose their places! ... In the evening, the pool and the pleasures of the table extend the day. Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Day 3: By VTC and after a visit to the Goudargues market, we will walk in the shade of a beautiful pine forest where very beautiful and old houses are hidden!
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Day 4: Conclusive Canyon. In the setting of wild nature, a stream has carved its bed in this limestone massif (cliffs, caves). We will be amazed!
Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Day 5: In its green setting, in the shade of a very beautiful national forest, we will discover the Chartreuse de Valbonne. The Carthusians knew how to choose their places! ... In the evening, the pool and the pleasures of the table extend the day. Dinner and overnight in Cornillon.
Last day
D6 - By vehicle, we leave for Uzès, a city classified as a historical heritage and we discover the Place aux Herbes where a magnificent Provencal market is held: scents, colors, palaver.
Picnic with the flavors of the market.
End on Saturday at the latest at 1.30 pm in Uzès.
End on Saturday at the latest at 1.30 pm in Uzès.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Canoe, paddles, vests, mountain bikes, helmets.
Equipment Included
Canoe, paddles, vests, mountain bikes, helmets.
Equipment not included
For eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1L “Tupperware” container.
Essential personal equipment:
Essential personal equipment:
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (type Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater (for the evening), waterproof jacket (type Goretex) or rain cape, waterproof jacket (type Goretex) or rain cape, shorts, rain cape, shorts, swimsuit, light canvas pants, mid-high socks type bouclette, light walking shoe for hiking, sticks If you have one, plastic bottle or bottle, knife, plastic bowl and cutlery, knife, plastic bowl and cutlery, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a towel, a small pharmacy, pocket money, a small backpack for the day (for the midday picnic and personal effects), basketball type sports shoes, sunscreen. Bring snacks to snack on (e.g. cereal bars). Remember to take “beach shoes” or neoprene slippers to go in the water.
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.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
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.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Equipment not included
For eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1L “Tupperware” container.
Essential personal equipment:
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (type Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater (for the evening), waterproof jacket (type Goretex) or rain cape, waterproof jacket (type Goretex) or rain cape, shorts, rain cape, shorts, swimsuit, light canvas pants, mid-high socks type bouclette, light walking shoe for hiking, sticks If you have one, plastic bottle or bottle, knife, plastic bowl and cutlery, knife, plastic bowl and cutlery, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a towel, a small pharmacy, pocket money, a small backpack for the day (for the midday picnic and personal effects), basketball type sports shoes, sunscreen. Bring snacks to snack on (e.g. cereal bars). Remember to take “beach shoes” or neoprene slippers to go in the water.
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.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Essential personal equipment:
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, T-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (type Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater (for the evening), waterproof jacket (type Goretex) or rain cape, waterproof jacket (type Goretex) or rain cape, shorts, rain cape, shorts, swimsuit, light canvas pants, mid-high socks type bouclette, light walking shoe for hiking, sticks If you have one, plastic bottle or bottle, knife, plastic bowl and cutlery, knife, plastic bowl and cutlery, small flashlight, a large plastic bag, a toilet bag and a towel, a small pharmacy, pocket money, a small backpack for the day (for the midday picnic and personal effects), basketball type sports shoes, sunscreen. Bring snacks to snack on (e.g. cereal bars). Remember to take “beach shoes” or neoprene slippers to go in the water.
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.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
Address and access
Our meeting place (and stay) is Cornillon located on the right bank of the Rhône in the department of Gard.
You are coming by car:
You are coming by car:
Exit A7 Bollène, take direction Pont-Saint-Esprit D994 then direction Remoulins-Nîmes by N86. Before arriving in Bagnols sur Cèze. Turn right on D980, direction Barjac, go 13 km on the D980 and turn right on D220 for Cornillon (1 km).
Meet at 10:00am at the UCPA sign in the car park on the left before entering the old village.
You are coming by train:
Avignon TGV station. Our shuttle will pick you up at the TGV station on Monday at 9 am.
You must call us to reserve your place on 06 21 56 66 38 (service of 5 euros per person not included in the course price).
Possibility to arrive Sunday evening by bus from Avignon. To do this take:
- line B23 “Edgar” leaving Avignon at 12:25 p.m., get off at Bagnols/Cèze 13:50
- then line B24 departing from Bagnol at 16:30 get off at Cornillon Mairie 17:02
For bus transport see www.edgard-transport.fr
Call us imperatively to book accommodation and the shuttle at 06.21.56.66.38
Service of 15€ accommodation and breakfast not included in the price of the course.
Return to the departure from Uzès on Saturday with the STDG buses around 13:00 We will drop you off at the bus stop (service of around €1.50 not included in the course price). Plan a return train departing from Avignon from 15:00 on Saturday.
Meet at 10:00am at the UCPA sign in the car park on the left before entering the old village.
You are coming by train:
Avignon TGV station. Our shuttle will pick you up at the TGV station on Monday at 9 am.
You must call us to reserve your place on 06 21 56 66 38 (service of 5 euros per person not included in the course price).
Possibility to arrive Sunday evening by bus from Avignon. To do this take:
- line B23 “Edgar” leaving Avignon at 12:25 p.m., get off at Bagnols/Cèze 13:50
- then line B24 departing from Bagnol at 16:30 get off at Cornillon Mairie 17:02
For bus transport see www.edgard-transport.fr
Call us imperatively to book accommodation and the shuttle at 06.21.56.66.38
Service of 15€ accommodation and breakfast not included in the price of the course.
Return to the departure from Uzès on Saturday with the STDG buses around 13:00 We will drop you off at the bus stop (service of around €1.50 not included in the course price). Plan a return train departing from Avignon from 15:00 on Saturday.
Address and access
Our meeting place (and stay) is Cornillon located on the right bank of the Rhône in the department of Gard.
You are coming by car:
Exit A7 Bollène, take direction Pont-Saint-Esprit D994 then direction Remoulins-Nîmes by N86. Before arriving in Bagnols sur Cèze. Turn right on D980, direction Barjac, go 13 km on the D980 and turn right on D220 for Cornillon (1 km).
Meet at 10:00am at the UCPA sign in the car park on the left before entering the old village.
You are coming by train:
Avignon TGV station. Our shuttle will pick you up at the TGV station on Monday at 9 am.
You must call us to reserve your place on 06 21 56 66 38 (service of 5 euros per person not included in the course price).
Possibility to arrive Sunday evening by bus from Avignon. To do this take:
- line B23 “Edgar” leaving Avignon at 12:25 p.m., get off at Bagnols/Cèze 13:50
- then line B24 departing from Bagnol at 16:30 get off at Cornillon Mairie 17:02
For bus transport see www.edgard-transport.fr
Call us imperatively to book accommodation and the shuttle at 06.21.56.66.38
Service of 15€ accommodation and breakfast not included in the price of the course.
Return to the departure from Uzès on Saturday with the STDG buses around 13:00 We will drop you off at the bus stop (service of around €1.50 not included in the course price). Plan a return train departing from Avignon from 15:00 on Saturday.
You are coming by car:
Exit A7 Bollène, take direction Pont-Saint-Esprit D994 then direction Remoulins-Nîmes by N86. Before arriving in Bagnols sur Cèze. Turn right on D980, direction Barjac, go 13 km on the D980 and turn right on D220 for Cornillon (1 km).
Meet at 10:00am at the UCPA sign in the car park on the left before entering the old village.
You are coming by train:
Avignon TGV station. Our shuttle will pick you up at the TGV station on Monday at 9 am.
You must call us to reserve your place on 06 21 56 66 38 (service of 5 euros per person not included in the course price).
Possibility to arrive Sunday evening by bus from Avignon. To do this take:
- line B23 “Edgar” leaving Avignon at 12:25 p.m., get off at Bagnols/Cèze 13:50
- then line B24 departing from Bagnol at 16:30 get off at Cornillon Mairie 17:02
For bus transport see www.edgard-transport.fr
Call us imperatively to book accommodation and the shuttle at 06.21.56.66.38
Service of 15€ accommodation and breakfast not included in the price of the course.
Return to the departure from Uzès on Saturday with the STDG buses around 13:00 We will drop you off at the bus stop (service of around €1.50 not included in the course price). Plan a return train departing from Avignon from 15:00 on Saturday.
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
Adult Horseback Riding - Mastery
Technical Level - (Gallop Level 3-4)
Technical Level - (Gallop Level 3-4)
Being autonomous around the horse (care and handling). Be comfortable at 3 speeds on flat and/or varied terrain. Control the speed and direction of the horse.
Level of expertise
Adult Horseback Riding - Mastery
Technical Level - (Gallop Level 3-4)
Being autonomous around the horse (care and handling). Be comfortable at 3 speeds on flat and/or varied terrain. Control the speed and direction of the horse.
Technical Level - (Gallop Level 3-4)
Being autonomous around the horse (care and handling). Be comfortable at 3 speeds on flat and/or varied terrain. Control the speed and direction of the horse.
Restauration
Dinner in a stone farmhouse, authentic setting between olive trees and vineyards, family and regional cuisine based on products from the garden, wine and aperitif from the house.
Picnic to take with you for lunch.
Restauration
Dinner in a stone farmhouse, authentic setting between olive trees and vineyards, family and regional cuisine based on products from the garden, wine and aperitif from the house. Picnic to take with you for lunch.
Management
Local mountain guide.
Management
Local mountain guide.
Important information
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.
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).
Important information
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 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).
Health and formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Health and formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Hosting
In a preserved setting, surrounded by nature, between forest, olive trees and vineyards, on the site of the family farmhouse in Cornillon, authentic and friendly, you will be accommodated in an individual tent equipped with a real mattress, sheets, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, duvet, lamp, all around the pool.
2 bathrooms - shower
Optionally, it is possible to book a wooden chalet for 1 person or couple at an additional cost of 300€/week.
Optionally, it is possible to book a wooden chalet for 1 person or couple at an additional cost of 300€/week.
Hosting
In a preserved setting, surrounded by nature, between forest, olive trees and vineyards, on the site of the family farmhouse in Cornillon, authentic and friendly, you will be accommodated in an individual tent equipped with a real mattress, sheets, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, pillowcases, duvet, lamp, all around the pool.
2 bathrooms - shower
Optionally, it is possible to book a wooden chalet for 1 person or couple at an additional cost of 300€/week.
2 bathrooms - shower
Optionally, it is possible to book a wooden chalet for 1 person or couple at an additional cost of 300€/week.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.