A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Feel Good/One-week stay including 5 freediving sessions and 3 yoga sessions.
From the very first sessions, you will be surprised at your performances! You will alternate between practice in the water and mental and physical preparation on land. Relaxation and ventilation will be the key words of your stay.
This stay is made to discover an activity gently and learn to relax.
Freediving and yoga sessions will also leave you free time to relax and enjoy the calanque.
Knowing how to swim is essential.
A medical certificate of “no contraindication to the practice of apnea” issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the center (validity of the certificate: 1 year).
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Feel Good/ UCPA Niolon offers you a 100% Zen approach to the underwater environment in apnea to learn to breathe, to control your breath, to save your energy and to gain confidence. Thanks to yoga sessions, you will be perfectly prepared to enjoy your diving sessions. From our sports village located in the small cove of Niolon, far from the hustle and bustle, you quickly reach the pretty diving spots of the Côte Bleue.One-week stay including 5 freediving sessions and 3 yoga sessions.
From the very first sessions, you will be surprised at your performances! You will alternate between practice in the water and mental and physical preparation on land. Relaxation and ventilation will be the key words of your stay.
This stay is made to discover an activity gently and learn to relax.
Freediving and yoga sessions will also leave you free time to relax and enjoy the calanque.
Knowing how to swim is essential.
A medical certificate of “no contraindication to the practice of apnea” issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the center (validity of the certificate: 1 year).
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A great combination of apnea and yoga
- Original activities that are totally accessible
- Wild and natural setting
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A great combination of apnea and yoga
- Original activities that are totally accessible
- Wild and natural setting
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
Included
- Full board accommodation and catering
- 5 apnea sessions
- 3 yoga sessions
- The entertainment of the evenings
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrival the day before, programs: 5 days
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Welcome in the morning. First dive at 2 pm. Possibility to have lunch in the sports village.
Possibility, depending on availability, to arrive the day before.
Possibility, depending on availability, to arrive the day before.
Information, prices and reservations by email or by calling the sports village directly.
During your stay
D2 - D6:5 apnea sessions and 3 yoga sessions.
The first session will be an introduction to freediving and will begin with the presentation and testing of equipment.
The first session will be an introduction to freediving and will begin with the presentation and testing of equipment.
A surface session will follow in order to learn or verify the techniques of palming, using a mask. We will also take advantage of this session to best adjust your weighting, knowing that our approach is based on the use of adjusted weighting (no over-weighting).
The following days, yoga sessions will take place in the morning and apnea sessions in the afternoon. The yoga sessions will be related to apnea so that you can feel the beneficial effects in the water.
Your progress will surprise you and the effects will be felt.
In apnea, different disciplines will be addressed: constant weight (adapted descent to depth), dynamic (perform a distance) and static (apnea without moving based on the mind).
The week will end with a final snorkeling session during which you will do a snorkeling tour with immersion where you can use what you have learned during the week.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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.
The following days, yoga sessions will take place in the morning and apnea sessions in the afternoon. The yoga sessions will be related to apnea so that you can feel the beneficial effects in the water.
Your progress will surprise you and the effects will be felt.
In apnea, different disciplines will be addressed: constant weight (adapted descent to depth), dynamic (perform a distance) and static (apnea without moving based on the mind).
The week will end with a final snorkeling session during which you will do a snorkeling tour with immersion where you can use what you have learned during the week.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
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
End of the course at 2 pm.
Check-out of the rooms at 11.30 am.
Check-out of the rooms at 11.30 am.
SPOT
Calanque de Niolon
One of the most beautiful coves on the Côte Bleue
Between L'Estaque and Carry le Rouet, in the middle of the Côte Bleue, the Niolon cove combines natural beauty and rustic charm. A Mediterranean village with a breathtaking view of Marseille and the Frioul archipelago, the port is home to fishing and pleasure boats while offering multiple activities: swimming, hiking, kayaking, climbing... Diving enthusiasts have something to be happy about thanks to the richness of its seabed composed of red corals, lobsters, galatheas, octopuses, congers, nudibranchs... Great for explorers!
Hosting
Accommodation in Niolon Sports Village
Bungalows with 3 single beds.
Bungalows with 4 single beds with integrated shower.
Bungalows with 6 single beds, divided into compartments of 2, with integrated shower and toilet for the 6.
The bedrooms have reading lights for each bed and storage cupboards that can be closed with a padlock (not provided).
The centre's equipment
- The sports village has a friendly bar, with a large terrace overlooking the cove and giving a magnificent view of the small port.
- Volley field available.
- Very friendly indoor dining room with large bay windows overlooking the calanque.
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 train
The center is accessible by the TER Marseille - Miramas line via Port de Bouc (line 7bis).
The Niolon TER station is 200 m from the center.
The center is accessible by the TER Marseille - Miramas line via Port de Bouc (line 7bis).
The Niolon TER station is 200 m from the center.
You are coming by car
Motorway Paris/Marseille, exit Gignac on the A55 from Marseille to Fos, then Le Rove and Niolon.
From Bordeaux: take the Bordeaux/Toulouse/Marseille highway, exit Le Rove on the A55 from Fos to Marseille.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence Airport is 20 km from the center.
Taxi transfer only, no public transport or shuttle center.
UCPA sports village in Niolon:
18, Chemin de la Batterie - 13740 Le Rove
Tel: 00 (33) 4 91 46 90 16
Motorway Paris/Marseille, exit Gignac on the A55 from Marseille to Fos, then Le Rove and Niolon.
From Bordeaux: take the Bordeaux/Toulouse/Marseille highway, exit Le Rove on the A55 from Fos to Marseille.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence Airport is 20 km from the center.
Taxi transfer only, no public transport or shuttle center.
UCPA sports village in Niolon:
18, Chemin de la Batterie - 13740 Le Rove
Tel: 00 (33) 4 91 46 90 16
Address and access
You are coming by train
The center is accessible by the TER Marseille - Miramas line via Port de Bouc (line 7bis).
The Niolon TER station is 200 m from the center.
You are coming by car
Motorway Paris/Marseille, exit Gignac on the A55 from Marseille to Fos, then Le Rove and Niolon.
From Bordeaux: take the Bordeaux/Toulouse/Marseille highway, exit Le Rove on the A55 from Fos to Marseille.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence Airport is 20 km from the center.
Taxi transfer only, no public transport or shuttle center.
UCPA sports village in Niolon:
18, Chemin de la Batterie - 13740 Le Rove
Tel: 00 (33) 4 91 46 90 16
The center is accessible by the TER Marseille - Miramas line via Port de Bouc (line 7bis).
The Niolon TER station is 200 m from the center.
You are coming by car
Motorway Paris/Marseille, exit Gignac on the A55 from Marseille to Fos, then Le Rove and Niolon.
From Bordeaux: take the Bordeaux/Toulouse/Marseille highway, exit Le Rove on the A55 from Fos to Marseille.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence Airport is 20 km from the center.
Taxi transfer only, no public transport or shuttle center.
UCPA sports village in Niolon:
18, Chemin de la Batterie - 13740 Le Rove
Tel: 00 (33) 4 91 46 90 16
Equipment not included
Bring a change of clothes, a very good mosquito repellent, 2 locks (30 or 40 mm), sunscreen and a water bottle.
Equipment not included
Bring a change of clothes, a very good mosquito repellent, 2 locks (30 or 40 mm), sunscreen and a water bottle.
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
All levels
Technical level - 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.
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.
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.
Management
Our courses are supervised by diving professionals who are sensitive to the protection of the marine environment.
Management
Our courses are supervised by diving professionals who are sensitive to the protection of the marine environment.
Important information
A medical certificate of absence of contraindication to the practice of apnea issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the sports village (validity: 1 year).
Possibility to validate level 1 FFESSM/CMAS open water apnea. Allow an additional 49 euros for the issuance of the FFESSM license, and 15 euros for the FFESSM-CMAS double qualification card.
Important information
A medical certificate of absence of contraindication to the practice of apnea issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the sports village (validity: 1 year).
Possibility to validate level 1 FFESSM/CMAS open water apnea. Allow an additional 49 euros for the issuance of the FFESSM license, and 15 euros for the FFESSM-CMAS double qualification card.
Possibility to validate level 1 FFESSM/CMAS open water apnea. Allow an additional 49 euros for the issuance of the FFESSM license, and 15 euros for the FFESSM-CMAS double qualification card.
Weather
Sunny
Weather
Sunny
formalities
For the practice of snorkeling, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total cardiovascular, nervous, dental and eTorl integrity.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for the practice of apnea is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center. It can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor.
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 apnea, do not forget to bring proof of your certificates (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
For training courses that offer to pass a level of apnea, allow 45 euros for the license for an adult or 26 euros for a minor under 16 as well as 12 euros for the diploma card.
Price of the UCPA dive log: 5 euros.
Payment is made at the center payable to the UCPA.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
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 apnea, do not forget to bring proof of your certificates (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
For training courses that offer to pass a level of apnea, allow 45 euros for the license for an adult or 26 euros for a minor under 16 as well as 12 euros for the diploma card.
Price of the UCPA dive log: 5 euros.
Payment is made at the center payable to the UCPA.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
formalities
For the practice of snorkeling, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total cardiovascular, nervous, dental and eTorl integrity.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for the practice of apnea is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center. It can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor.
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 apnea, do not forget to bring proof of your certificates (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
For training courses that offer to pass a level of apnea, allow 45 euros for the license for an adult or 26 euros for a minor under 16 as well as 12 euros for the diploma card.
Price of the UCPA dive log: 5 euros.
Payment is made at the center payable to the UCPA.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for the practice of apnea is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center. It can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor.
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 apnea, do not forget to bring proof of your certificates (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
For training courses that offer to pass a level of apnea, allow 45 euros for the license for an adult or 26 euros for a minor under 16 as well as 12 euros for the diploma card.
Price of the UCPA dive log: 5 euros.
Payment is made at the center payable to the UCPA.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal