A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
If you are between 18 and 25 years old, take advantage of a special youth rate and come and surf part-time. During your stay, numerous activities allow you to enjoy the exceptional setting of the sports village, between the pine forest and the ocean.
This 7-day stay, accessible to all, includes 5 surfing sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. A bike is available to reach the surf school. In addition to the program, there are numerous activities and entertainment within the sports village infrastructures.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
If you are between 18 and 25 years old, take advantage of a special youth rate and come and surf part-time. During your stay, numerous activities allow you to enjoy the exceptional setting of the sports village, between the pine forest and the ocean.

This 7-day stay, accessible to all, includes 5 surfing sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. A bike is available to reach the surf school. In addition to the program, there are numerous activities and entertainment within the sports village infrastructures.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Tarif 18-25 ans
  • The sports village located on the edge of the lake
  • A wide range of complementary activities
  • A natural and exotic setting between lake, forest and ocean
  • A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Tarif 18-25 ans
  • The sports village located on the edge of the lake

  • A wide range of complementary activities
  • A natural and exotic setting between lake, forest and ocean
  • A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)

Surfing

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 25 ans

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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Included

  • Full board accommodation and catering
  • 5 surfing sessions with instructor
  • Loan of surf equipment during scheduled sessions
  • Loan of a bike for the duration of the stay
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  • The entertainment of the evenings

Not Included

  • Transport
  • Optional complementary activities
  • Personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances

On option

  • Arrived the day before
  • Accommodation for 2 in a double room with separate beds
  • Electric bike
  • Aqua park

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Reception on Sundays from 9 am for the whole day. Before the information meeting at 18:30, take advantage of the free activities offered (tournaments, nautical activities, fitness) starting at 14:00.
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After the meeting, meet with his instructor for the week's schedule.

If you arrive after 8 pm, please inform the sports village the day before before 7:30pm.
If you purchased the “arrival the day before” option, please go to the reception desk on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

During your stay

Monday - Direction, by bike (25 min), to the Crohot des Cavales spot in Carcans in order to join your instructor and start your first surfing session in the morning and a second in the afternoon.
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On this first day: learn safety rules and assess your level of progress before starting to surf.

Tuesday - It's time to refine your basics and listen to the individual advice of your instructor (2 sessions per day).

Wednesday - Enjoy a relaxing morning before meeting your instructor at the surf spot for another session. In order to make the most of the beauty of the setting, an aperitif is planned on site before returning to the sports village.

Thursday - A new class is scheduled, either in the morning or in the afternoon. The Thursday session allows you to personalize the choices of boards or trajectories a little more thanks to the various tips received.

Friday - Last session of the week, an opportunity to apply the advice given throughout the week. Starting at 18:30, all groups meet on the terrace for the week's debriefing.

Every day, various activities and evenings are offered to you from 5 pm. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Bombannes sports village.

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

Saturday - Organize your belongings and check out your room before 10:00am. After enjoying the surroundings one last time, end of the stay at 2 pm.

SPOT

Crohot des Cavales beach

The wild surf spot

Located in Gironde, on the Atlantic coast, the Bombannes estate is a preserved place, surrounded by nature. The beaches, just a stone's throw away behind a fine sandy dune, are easily accessible by bike. These are wild and deserted spots, far from mass tourism, which offer the tranquility that many experienced and beginner surfers look for in summer.

Hosting

Accommodation in Bombannes Sports Village

Accommodations and relaxation areas on the beach.
Large outdoor terrace.

3 buildings spread over the sports village:
- “Les Saintes”: 40 rooms, 8 PMR with 3 beds and 32 with 4 beds, with bathrooms and toilets.
- “Martinique”: 22 rooms with 4 beds with showers and sinks. Common sanitary facilities.
- “Guadeloupe”: 20 rooms with 4 beds and 2 with 2 beds with showers and sinks. Common sanitary facilities.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All the equipment necessary for the activity is provided by the UCPA.

Equipment Included

All the equipment necessary for the activity is provided by the UCPA.

Address and access

You are coming by car: From Paris or Toulouse, take the Bordeaux ring road in the direction of Mérignac, then exit 8 in the direction of Lacanau.
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Pass Sainte-Hélène, take the direction of Carcans, then Maubuisson. At the exit of Mauisson, turn right at the roundabout, direction Bombannes. After 2 km, arrival at the entrance of the Domaine de Bombannes. At the first roundabout, take the road on the left, then follow the signs “UCPA Village Nautique”. Pass in front of the “Coben les Pins” and “La Dune Bleue” campsites. Always follow the signs “UCPA Village Nautique”. Continue straight ahead. At the first fork, keep to the right. At the second fork, keep to the left. At the end of the road, you have arrived at the car park of the UCPA Bombannes nautical village. You are coming by train: Arrival at Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF station. Take the TRANSPORT NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE bus company, line 710. Get off at the CARCANS-BOMBANNES stop (information and prices at 0974 500 033 or on the site https://transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr/). The stop is 2km from the center, please let us know in advance so that we can come and pick you up. We can organize the transfer between Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station and the UCPA center. The option can be booked directly online at the same time as the stay by selecting “Bordeaux shuttle”. SHUTTLE TIMETABLES: ARRIVAL: SUNDAYS 23/06, 30/06 and 07/07: departure of the shuttle at 13:15 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 12:15 maximum) SUNDAYS from 14/07 to 25/08 inclusive: departure of the shuttle at 14:00 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 13:00 maximum). SUNDAY 1/09: Departure of the shuttle at 13:15 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 12:45 maximum) SUNDAYS from 08/09 to 29/09: departure of the shuttle at 14:00 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 13:00 maximum). DEPARTURE: SATURDAYS 29/06, 03/08, 10/08 and 24/08: arrival of the shuttle at 15:00 at the station (expect a train from 16:15). SATURDAYS from 06/07 to 27/07 inclusive, 17/08 and 31/08: arrival of the shuttle at 16:00 at the station (expect a train from 17:15) SATURDAYS from 7/09 to 05/10: we expect to arrive at the station at 13:30 (expect a train from 14:45) You are coming by plane: From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, a regular bus connection (around 9 euros) allows you to reach the Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF train station in 45 minutes. You can also take advantage of the UCPA shuttle on Sundays at midday, directly from Mérignac airport, by selecting the “Bordeaux airport shuttle” option. SHUTTLE TIMETABLES: ARRIVAL: SUNDAYS 23/06, 30/06 and 07/07: departure of the shuttle at 13:45 from the airport (expect a plane that arrives at 12:15 maximum) SUNDAYS from 14/07 to 25/08 inclusive: transfer of the shuttle at 14:30 to the airport (plan for a plane that arrives at 13:00 maximum). SUNDAY 1/09: Departure of the shuttle at 13:45 from the airport (expect a plane that arrives at 12:45 maximum) SUNDAYS from 08/09 to 29/09: departure of the shuttle at 14:30 from the airport (provide a plane that arrives at 13:00 maximum). DEPARTURE: SATURDAYS 29/06, 03/08, 10/08 and 24/08: arrival of the shuttle at 14:30 at the airport (plan a plane from 16:15). SATURDAYS from 06/07 to 27/07 inclusive, 17/08 and 31/08: arrival of the shuttle at 15:30 at the airport (plan a plane from 17:15) SATURDAYS from 7/09 to 05/10: we plan to go to the airport 13:00 (plan a plane from 14:45)

UCPA sports village:


Domaine de Bombannes - 33121 Carcans
Tél.: 05 56 03 95 83

Address and access

You are coming by car:
From Paris or Toulouse, take the Bordeaux ring road in the direction of Mérignac, then exit 8 in the direction of Lacanau.
Pass Sainte-Hélène, take the direction of Carcans, then Maubuisson.
At the exit of Mauisson, turn right at the roundabout, direction Bombannes. After 2 km, arrival at the entrance of the Domaine de Bombannes.
At the first roundabout, take the road on the left, then follow the signs “UCPA Village Nautique”.
Pass in front of the “Coben les Pins” and “La Dune Bleue” campsites. Always follow the signs “UCPA Village Nautique”. Continue straight ahead. At the first fork, keep to the right. At the second fork, keep to the left. At the end of the road, you have arrived at the car park of the UCPA Bombannes nautical village.

You are coming by train:
Arrival at Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF station. Take the TRANSPORT NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE bus company, line 710. Get off at the CARCANS-BOMBANNES stop (information and prices at 0974 500 033 or on the site https://transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr/). The stop is 2km from the center, please let us know in advance so that we can come and pick you up.

We can organize the transfer between Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station and the UCPA center. The option can be booked directly online at the same time as the stay by selecting “Bordeaux shuttle”.

SHUTTLE TIMETABLES:

ARRIVAL:
SUNDAYS 23/06, 30/06 and 07/07: departure of the shuttle at 13:15 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 12:15 maximum)
SUNDAYS from 14/07 to 25/08 inclusive: departure of the shuttle at 14:00 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 13:00 maximum).
SUNDAY 1/09: Departure of the shuttle at 13:15 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 12:45 maximum)
SUNDAYS from 08/09 to 29/09: departure of the shuttle at 14:00 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 13:00 maximum).

DEPARTURE:
SATURDAYS 29/06, 03/08, 10/08 and 24/08: arrival of the shuttle at 15:00 at the station (expect a train from 16:15).
SATURDAYS from 06/07 to 27/07 inclusive, 17/08 and 31/08: arrival of the shuttle at 16:00 at the station (expect a train from 17:15)
SATURDAYS from 7/09 to 05/10: we expect to arrive at the station at 13:30 (expect a train from 14:45)

You are coming by plane:
From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, a regular bus connection (around 9 euros) allows you to reach the Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF train station in 45 minutes. You can also take advantage of the UCPA shuttle on Sundays at midday, directly from Mérignac airport, by selecting the “Bordeaux airport shuttle” option.


SHUTTLE TIMETABLES:

ARRIVAL:
SUNDAYS 23/06, 30/06 and 07/07: departure of the shuttle at 13:45 from the airport (expect a plane that arrives at 12:15 maximum)
SUNDAYS from 14/07 to 25/08 inclusive: transfer of the shuttle at 14:30 to the airport (plan for a plane that arrives at 13:00 maximum).
SUNDAY 1/09: Departure of the shuttle at 13:45 from the airport (expect a plane that arrives at 12:45 maximum)
SUNDAYS from 08/09 to 29/09: departure of the shuttle at 14:30 from the airport (provide a plane that arrives at 13:00 maximum).

DEPARTURE:
SATURDAYS 29/06, 03/08, 10/08 and 24/08: arrival of the shuttle at 14:30 at the airport (plan a plane from 16:15).
SATURDAYS from 06/07 to 27/07 inclusive, 17/08 and 31/08: arrival of the shuttle at 15:30 at the airport (plan a plane from 17:15)
SATURDAYS from 7/09 to 05/10: we plan to go to the airport 13:00 (plan a plane from 14:45)





UCPA sports village:


Domaine de Bombannes - 33121 Carcans
Tél.: 05 56 03 95 83

Equipment not included

Bring your towels and spare linen, not to mention a pair of used shoes for nautical activities and bike trips. Provide sun protection (creams, caps, glasses).
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Provide a small padlock to secure valuables in your wardrobe.

Equipment not included

Bring your towels and spare linen, not to mention a pair of used shoes for nautical activities and bike trips. Provide sun protection (creams, caps, glasses). Provide a small padlock to secure valuables in your wardrobe.

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

All levels

Technical level - All levels

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Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Restauration

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, our chefs take care of everything and welcome you around unlimited buffets.
The schedule, dietary intake and quantity are adapted to the pace of sports activities.
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Careful collective food, offering a wide choice that meets everyone's desires (including special diets).

Restauration

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, our chefs take care of everything and welcome you around unlimited buffets.
The schedule, dietary intake and quantity are adapted to the pace of sports activities.
Careful collective food, offering a wide choice that meets everyone's desires (including special diets).

Management

All instructors hold the State Certificate of Surf Sports Educator or a specific surfing and/or bodyboarding qualification.
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They are all graduates of the B.N.S.S.A. (National Certificate of First Aid and Aquatic Rescue).

Management

All instructors hold the State Certificate of Surf Sports Educator or a specific surfing and/or bodyboarding qualification. They are all graduates of the B.N.S.S.A. (National Certificate of First Aid and Aquatic Rescue).

Important information

We remind you that the introduction of alcohol and narcotic products is prohibited within the sports village. For the safety of property and people, surveillance officers will enforce this instruction.
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Violators will have their alcohol products confiscated and the director of the sports village reserves the right to exclude them. No compensation will be due in this respect.

In and around Mauisson (5 km), you have all the services expected of a seaside resort: cash machines, post office, doctor's office, convenience store, supermarket, bar, press, etc.

Important information

We remind you that the introduction of alcohol and narcotic products is prohibited within the sports village. For the safety of property and people, surveillance officers will enforce this instruction. Violators will have their alcohol products confiscated and the director of the sports village reserves the right to exclude them. No compensation will be due in this respect.

In and around Mauisson (5 km), you have all the services expected of a seaside resort: cash machines, post office, doctor's office, convenience store, supermarket, bar, press, etc.

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