A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Sport Liberté/15-day stay including accommodation and meals on a full board basis.
Come and enjoy an exceptional spot with the added bonus of the sweet life of the Antilles. Our base is located on the Faula Point spot. The Vaucluse lagoon is ideally exposed to the trade winds with a safe navigation area totally dedicated to kitesurfing.
Attention, on this program, navigation is autonomous, there is no specific security organized by the UCPA.
This program does not include equipment or instructor-led sessions. You can take an option when booking: equipment rental option price at €435 (for the entire duration of your stay and within the limit of 20 half-days from D2 to D6 and from D9 to D13).
You will have access to storage space, infrastructure and services at the nautical base (at the nautical base's schedules).
Our accommodation, which overlooks the Bay of Vaucluse, is located 10 minutes by bike from the Nautical Base.
In addition to your program, we offer you on site as a paid option:
Windsurfing, wakeboarding, catamaran, day discovering North Martinique, hiking on the Caravelle peninsula, mountain biking, etc...
You can also rent a car to discover the most beautiful sites in the south of the island: Salines beach, Anse Figuier, Le Diamant, Saint-Anne.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Sport Liberté/ Are you completely autonomous in kitesurfing, looking for a perfect spot, practical accommodation and the services of a nautical base? We offer you this stay without instructor supervision which will allow you to navigate at your own pace and enjoy the UCPA atmosphere.15-day stay including accommodation and meals on a full board basis.
Come and enjoy an exceptional spot with the added bonus of the sweet life of the Antilles. Our base is located on the Faula Point spot. The Vaucluse lagoon is ideally exposed to the trade winds with a safe navigation area totally dedicated to kitesurfing.
Attention, on this program, navigation is autonomous, there is no specific security organized by the UCPA.
This program does not include equipment or instructor-led sessions. You can take an option when booking: equipment rental option price at €435 (for the entire duration of your stay and within the limit of 20 half-days from D2 to D6 and from D9 to D13).
You will have access to storage space, infrastructure and services at the nautical base (at the nautical base's schedules).
Our accommodation, which overlooks the Bay of Vaucluse, is located 10 minutes by bike from the Nautical Base.
In addition to your program, we offer you on site as a paid option:
Windsurfing, wakeboarding, catamaran, day discovering North Martinique, hiking on the Caravelle peninsula, mountain biking, etc...
You can also rent a car to discover the most beautiful sites in the south of the island: Salines beach, Anse Figuier, Le Diamant, Saint-Anne.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Sailing on the best spot in Martinique
- Hot waters, medium wind, shallow lagoon
- Nautical base 10 minutes away by bike, on the Pointe Faula spot
- Recent and quality equipment for rent
- Complementary activities to discover Martinique
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Sailing on the best spot in Martinique
- Hot waters, medium wind, shallow lagoon
- Nautical base 10 minutes away by bike, on the Pointe Faula spot
- Recent and quality equipment for rent
- Complementary activities to discover Martinique
Included
- Full board accommodation and catering
- Storage of equipment on the nautical base
- The entertainment of the evenings
- Bike available
Not Included
- Instructor supervision
- Equipment rental
- Free time activities
- The options discovered
- Accessories (lycras, slippers, cords, glasses, etc.)
- Drinks at the bar.
On option
- Accommodation for 2 in a couple room
- Accommodation for 2 in a double room with separate beds
- Martinique Country Discovery Day Option
- Option Day at the Anses d'Arlet beaches
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1 - Reception from 17:00 at the UCPA sports village in Vaucluse
If you took the UCPA flight: arrival in the afternoon at Aimé Césaire airport, transfer by bus to the sports village.
If you took the UCPA flight: arrival in the afternoon at Aimé Césaire airport, transfer by bus to the sports village.
Welcome, installation and dinner.
If you travel by your own means, you can take advantage of the UCPA transfer from the airport depending on the seats available, only on the same schedule as UCPA flights - Price €21 per trip. (Optional directly from the UCPA du Vaucluse)
If you travel by your own means, you can take advantage of the UCPA transfer from the airport depending on the seats available, only on the same schedule as UCPA flights - Price €21 per trip. (Optional directly from the UCPA du Vaucluse)
During your stay
Equipment rental option (for the entire duration of your stay and within the limit of 20 half-days from D2 to D6 and from D9 to D13)
D2 to D7 and D9 to D14: Opening hours of the Nautical Base:
9:00 - 12:00/14:00 - 17:00, and open between 12:00 and 14:00 over 3 days.
Dedicated storage area for your hardware
Sailing in total autonomy on the dedicated kitesurfing area at Pointe Faula.
UCPA instructors are present with safety boats to supervise groups but there is no specific safety set up for autonomous riders.
Take advantage of the activities of the nautical base: wakeboarding, catamaran, windsurfing, kitesurfing (optional for a fee on site), beach kayak, stand-up-paddle (free provision).
Sports and discovery excursions that we organize on site:
(Depending on the seats available)
Hike in the Caravelle Peninsula Regional Park 21€
Full day, 4 hours of walking, 8 km, swimming and picnicking.
Transfer to the Caravelle (1 hour).
Tour of the tip of the Caravelle peninsula with its remarkable views of the coast and the ocean: Château du Buc, Caravelle lighthouse and its orientation table. You cross the Regional Natural Park made of dry forest and mangrove.
Lunch on the beach with packed lunch
Transfer by bus and swim to Tartane beach then back to the center.
Cape Trace Hike 21€
Full day, 2 hours of walking, swimming and picnicking.
Transfer from the sports village (35 minutes)
Departure from Anse Caritan in Saint-Anne, tour of the southern tip of Martinique by the coastal beaches. Stop at the Grande Anse des Salines, one of the most beautiful in Martinique. Lunch and swim on the Salines beach. Crossing the savannah of petrifications and its original natural environment, passage to the Devil's Table, border between the Caribbean and the Atlantic.
Traditional Martinique sheet 35€
2 hours of sailing
The traditional Martinique Round Yôle is the island's historic sailing boat that was used by fishermen in the past. Departure from the nautical base at Pointe Faula, Sailing in the protected lagoon of the coral reef between Anse Maroquet and Pointe Macabou.
Go on an excursion, to discover the island, options to be booked on site or online with your stay:
-> Martinique Country discovery day option: departure from the center of Vaucluse early in the morning to visit the farm of a local farmer and tasting of local products depending on the season. Then head to the east coast of the island to discover the Didier waterfall, one of the most famous on the island. Short swim, then return to the vehicle to go up by the magnificent road of the track to Saint Pierre. Picnic on the village beach, then head again to the east coast of the island with a stop at the Saint James rum factory, visit Tombolo (depending on the season), pass by Saint Marie and return to the center after a busy day around 6 pm.
-> Day option at Anses d'Arlet Plages: departure from the center of Vaucluse at 9 am and return at the end of the day. Day to discover the famous beaches, visit Grande Anse or Plage du Bout to see turtles and tropical fish, snorkeling enthusiasts you will be in paradise! Lunch not included, you will find numerous beach restaurants on site that can serve you local specialties.
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.
9:00 - 12:00/14:00 - 17:00, and open between 12:00 and 14:00 over 3 days.
Dedicated storage area for your hardware
Sailing in total autonomy on the dedicated kitesurfing area at Pointe Faula.
UCPA instructors are present with safety boats to supervise groups but there is no specific safety set up for autonomous riders.
Take advantage of the activities of the nautical base: wakeboarding, catamaran, windsurfing, kitesurfing (optional for a fee on site), beach kayak, stand-up-paddle (free provision).
Sports and discovery excursions that we organize on site:
(Depending on the seats available)
Hike in the Caravelle Peninsula Regional Park 21€
Full day, 4 hours of walking, 8 km, swimming and picnicking.
Transfer to the Caravelle (1 hour).
Tour of the tip of the Caravelle peninsula with its remarkable views of the coast and the ocean: Château du Buc, Caravelle lighthouse and its orientation table. You cross the Regional Natural Park made of dry forest and mangrove.
Lunch on the beach with packed lunch
Transfer by bus and swim to Tartane beach then back to the center.
Cape Trace Hike 21€
Full day, 2 hours of walking, swimming and picnicking.
Transfer from the sports village (35 minutes)
Departure from Anse Caritan in Saint-Anne, tour of the southern tip of Martinique by the coastal beaches. Stop at the Grande Anse des Salines, one of the most beautiful in Martinique. Lunch and swim on the Salines beach. Crossing the savannah of petrifications and its original natural environment, passage to the Devil's Table, border between the Caribbean and the Atlantic.
Traditional Martinique sheet 35€
2 hours of sailing
The traditional Martinique Round Yôle is the island's historic sailing boat that was used by fishermen in the past. Departure from the nautical base at Pointe Faula, Sailing in the protected lagoon of the coral reef between Anse Maroquet and Pointe Macabou.
Go on an excursion, to discover the island, options to be booked on site or online with your stay:
-> Martinique Country discovery day option: departure from the center of Vaucluse early in the morning to visit the farm of a local farmer and tasting of local products depending on the season. Then head to the east coast of the island to discover the Didier waterfall, one of the most famous on the island. Short swim, then return to the vehicle to go up by the magnificent road of the track to Saint Pierre. Picnic on the village beach, then head again to the east coast of the island with a stop at the Saint James rum factory, visit Tombolo (depending on the season), pass by Saint Marie and return to the center after a busy day around 6 pm.
-> Day option at Anses d'Arlet Plages: departure from the center of Vaucluse at 9 am and return at the end of the day. Day to discover the famous beaches, visit Grande Anse or Plage du Bout to see turtles and tropical fish, snorkeling enthusiasts you will be in paradise! Lunch not included, you will find numerous beach restaurants on site that can serve you local specialties.
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 15 - Free morning, possibility to visit the Rhumerie Clément or beach kayak independently.
Check out between 9:00 and 11:30.
Check out between 9:00 and 11:30.
Transfer to the airport (included for those who bought the flight with UCPA, for others it is possible to book on site if your schedule corresponds to the collective transfer -21 € per trip-) around 14:00 and flight back to Paris with night on the plane
Day 16 - Arrival in the morning Paris time
Day 16 - Arrival in the morning Paris time
SPOT
Faula Point in Martinique
Le Vaucluse, the exceptional spot for water sports in Martinique
Faula Point will make you dream! A lagoon with warm and transparent water, shallow areas for a flat body of water, regular trade winds, and a magnificent view of the lush vegetation of Martinique and its mangrove. The spot is ideal for progressing and adapted to all levels. Between the coral reef and 400m of white sand and coconut beaches, the turquoise lagoon offers a playground adapted to all nautical supports.
Hosting
Le Vaucluse sports village
The sports village overlooks Vaucluse Bay and the Pointe Faula spot. You will appreciate the ideal conditions of the lagoon on this renowned spot with constant winds, 28° water and beaches under coconut trees.
Nautical base on the Pointe Faula spot, 5 minutes by bike from your accommodation
Rooms for 3 people with bathrooms and loggias.
(Possibility of accommodation for 2 with supplement)
Bath towels included
The centre's equipment
- Table tennis, beach volleyball, petanque, table football.
- Bicycles available.
- Nautical base on the Pointe Faula spot 10 minutes away by bike.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Bath towels
Equipment available for rent, no equipment included in this program
Equipment available for rent, no equipment included in this program
Equipment Included
Bath towels
Equipment available for rent, no equipment included in this program
Equipment available for rent, no equipment included in this program
Equipment not included
We recommend
- A long-sleeved anti-UV lycra.
- Boating slippers to protect your feet from pebbles or corals or old sneakers, to go in the water.
- A long-sleeved anti-UV lycra.
- Boating slippers to protect your feet from pebbles or corals or old sneakers, to go in the water.
- Boating gloves against blisters.
- Eyeglass clips.
- Tennis-type sports shoes for walking, playing volleyball, etc.
- A small leisure backpack (25l).
- A flask.
- A windbreaker.
- A sun cream with an index greater than 50.
- A small padlock for your cloakroom.
- For your comfort: a small pharmacy against injuries, personal medications, anti-mosquito products.
Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
- Eyeglass clips.
- Tennis-type sports shoes for walking, playing volleyball, etc.
- A small leisure backpack (25l).
- A flask.
- A windbreaker.
- A sun cream with an index greater than 50.
- A small padlock for your cloakroom.
- For your comfort: a small pharmacy against injuries, personal medications, anti-mosquito products.
Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
Equipment not included
We recommend
- A long-sleeved anti-UV lycra.
- Boating slippers to protect your feet from pebbles or corals or old sneakers, to go in the water.
- Boating gloves against blisters.
- Eyeglass clips.
- Tennis-type sports shoes for walking, playing volleyball, etc.
- A small leisure backpack (25l).
- A flask.
- A windbreaker.
- A sun cream with an index greater than 50.
- A small padlock for your cloakroom.
- For your comfort: a small pharmacy against injuries, personal medications, anti-mosquito products.
Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
- A long-sleeved anti-UV lycra.
- Boating slippers to protect your feet from pebbles or corals or old sneakers, to go in the water.
- Boating gloves against blisters.
- Eyeglass clips.
- Tennis-type sports shoes for walking, playing volleyball, etc.
- A small leisure backpack (25l).
- A flask.
- A windbreaker.
- A sun cream with an index greater than 50.
- A small padlock for your cloakroom.
- For your comfort: a small pharmacy against injuries, personal medications, anti-mosquito products.
Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
formalities administratives
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
formalities administratives
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
Address and access
If you have not purchased the UCPA flight: You can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA if you arrive in the same time slot of this flight and provided you notify the sports village in advance.
Transfer to be paid on site at the departure of the bus: €21 per trip (i.e. €42 one way and back)
For information, a taxi between the airport and UCPA will cost you around 70 euros per trip there or back, and you will have to pay for it most often in cash (checks rarely accepted). At the airport, car rental options.
UCPA Vaucluse sports village:
Chateau Paille - 97280 Le Vaucluse - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (596) 5 96 74 33 68 - Nautical base: 00 (596) 5 96 74 21 90
UCPA Vaucluse sports village:
Chateau Paille - 97280 Le Vaucluse - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (596) 5 96 74 33 68 - Nautical base: 00 (596) 5 96 74 21 90
Address and access
If you have not purchased the UCPA flight: You can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA if you arrive in the same time slot of this flight and provided you notify the sports village in advance. Transfer to be paid on site at the departure of the bus: €21 per trip (i.e. €42 one way and back)
For information, a taxi between the airport and UCPA will cost you around 70 euros per trip there or back, and you will have to pay for it most often in cash (checks rarely accepted). At the airport, car rental options.
UCPA Vaucluse sports village:
Chateau Paille - 97280 Le Vaucluse - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (596) 5 96 74 33 68 - Nautical base: 00 (596) 5 96 74 21 90
For information, a taxi between the airport and UCPA will cost you around 70 euros per trip there or back, and you will have to pay for it most often in cash (checks rarely accepted). At the airport, car rental options.
UCPA Vaucluse sports village:
Chateau Paille - 97280 Le Vaucluse - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (596) 5 96 74 33 68 - Nautical base: 00 (596) 5 96 74 21 90
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
Done already
Technical level - Already done
Technical level - Already done
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.
Technical level - Already done
You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.
Restauration
Full board
Caribbean tradition obliges: from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short and seasonal circuit.
Caribbean tradition obliges: from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short and seasonal circuit.
Restauration
Full board
Caribbean tradition obliges: from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short and seasonal circuit.
Caribbean tradition obliges: from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short and seasonal circuit.
Management
No framing
Technical level: You know how to take off, land your wing from a beach, go upwind, you are autonomous
Technical level: You know how to take off, land your wing from a beach, go upwind, you are autonomous
Management
No framing
Technical level: You know how to take off, land your wing from a beach, go upwind, you are autonomous
Technical level: You know how to take off, land your wing from a beach, go upwind, you are autonomous
Important information
If you want to rent a car, we advise you to anticipate in order to guarantee availability.
Don't forget your driver's license.
Don't forget your driver's license.
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
Important information
If you want to rent a car, we advise you to anticipate in order to guarantee availability.
Don't forget your driver's license.
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
Don't forget your driver's license.
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
Transport
In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Air Caraïbes, Corsair.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
Transport
In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Air Caraïbes, Corsair.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
formalities
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
formalities
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis