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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure action/Happy
A first discovery of river sports before embarking on a more technical trip. On the program, you will navigate on a maximum of whitewater supports to acquire the basics of river navigation techniques, but also have fun with a rafting trip.
This stay will then allow you to do more technical trips such as “Whitewater Kayak improvement” or “Whitewater and Rafting Evolution”. You practice on all whitewater supports (raft, canoraft, airboat, kayak, open kayak). It is an invigorating concentrate to discover all types of river vehicles, their control and the sensations of gliding...
enhanced with a little bit of fresh water!!! 9 sessions.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure action/Happy
A first discovery of river sports before embarking on a more technical trip. On the program, you will navigate on a maximum of whitewater supports to acquire the basics of river navigation techniques, but also have fun with a rafting trip.

This stay will then allow you to do more technical trips such as “Whitewater Kayak improvement” or “Whitewater and Rafting Evolution”. You practice on all whitewater supports (raft, canoraft, airboat, kayak, open kayak). It is an invigorating concentrate to discover all types of river vehicles, their control and the sensations of gliding... enhanced with a little bit of fresh water!!! 9 sessions.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Tarif 18-25 ans
  • Practical on all whitewater supports (open kayak, airboat, canoraft, and raft)
  • Evolving courses according to progress

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Tarif 18-25 ans
  • Practical on all whitewater supports (open kayak, airboat, canoraft, and raft)

  • Evolving courses according to progress

River kayak

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 25 ans

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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Included

  • The accommodation
  • The catering
  • Framing
  • Specific equipment
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  • The animation
  • Local transfers
  • 9 river sports sessions

Not Included

  • Transport
  • Personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances
  • Drinks at the sports village bar

On option

  • Arrived the day before
  • Accommodation in a double room for 2 people

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Reception and distribution of accommodation from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. In case of later arrival, please inform the sports village.
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Oxygenation walk at 11 am. An activity will be offered to you to get to know your group at 3 pm.
Opening meeting at 6 pm followed by a welcome drink.

If you purchased the option that arrived the day before, please come to the sports village on Saturday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
If you think you are arriving late, contact the center to get the code for the entrance doors, an envelope will be waiting for you at the reception.

During your stay

Monday - Morning, Open kayak (rigid but open kayak) to discover the ABBA of paddling. You start your session on Lake Pontillas followed by 500 m of class II river, to better understand the “rudiments” of the river: “stop, resume and back” are on the program.
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In the afternoon, Airboat (inflatable kayak) which will allow you to launch from Monêtier-les-Bains to Villeneuve with the famous Passage des Guibertes, 800 meters class III

Tuesday - morning, rafting with boarding in Villeneuve (5 per boat) for one of the most sporty routes in the Valley, Basse Guisane, class II to IV. With the mythical passages of the entry rapids, that of Portefeuille and Mont Léry.
After a picnic by the river, you change boat to continue the Open Kayak descent on the Durance to Prelles with beautiful class II passages.

Wednesday - Morning rest, lazing by the pool, beach volleyball...
In the afternoon, the same course as on Monday morning, this time with the river's ultimate gliding machine: the closed kayak and its magnificent skirt, pay attention to the cottage!

Thursday - Kayak or Open Kayak day trip with safety-focused navigation in the Saint-Clément slalom basin, picnic and navigation on the Durance, direction Embrun via the Rabiou wave and the iron bridge rapids

Friday - Morning, Airboat from Villeneuve to Pont Carle, class II/III course to discover the secrets of the river as closely as possible, including the Luc Alphand threshold, a 1.50 m fall.
In the afternoon, we went back to the same class II and III course, this time in a canoraft (2 people per boat), on your knees and with a simple paddle.
All activities will be carried out but not necessarily in this order.


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 stay on Saturday at 2 pm after lunch.

SPOT

Guisane, Guil and Durance rivers

3 rivers to practice water sports

Come and discover three breathtaking wild rivers during your walks. The Durance, a hotspot for white water, is the most important river in Provence. The second tributary after the Saône, it extends over more than 320 km and flows into the Rhône. The Guisane, itself a tributary of the Durance, has its source at the Col de Lautaret on the north side of the Combeynot Massif. The Guil, for its part, is a torrential river located in the Hautes-Alpes department. This aquatic combination is a perfect spot for water sports and hikes. Relaxation, sports and fun are on the program.

Hosting

Accommodation in Grand Serre Chevalier Sports Village

The Serre Chevalier sports village is located at the heart of the practice sites. The rooms are functional and comfortable. They have 4, 5 or 6 beds, with showers and private sinks.

Possibility to book a room for 2 at the time of registration (with supplement), only for stays of 7 days.

The centre's equipment

  • Free at the center
  • Relaxation areas, entertainment room/disco, bar and dining room overlooking the terrace, table tennis, stretching, beach volleyball, private outdoor pool (only open in summer).
  • Close by
  • Paragliding, horseback riding, tree climbing, mini golf, mini golf, paint-ball, balneo and the famous natural baths of Monêtier.
  • Cinema, all shops, markets, concerts, festivals.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All technical equipment is on loan.

Equipment Included

All technical equipment is on loan.

Address and access

You are coming by car: From Briançon, drive 10 km in the direction of Grenoble and the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 2nd exit.
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Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right. From Grenoble, drive 110 km via the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. Attention, the passage through the Chambon Tunnel may be regulated. Information Info Route 05 (tel. 04 65 03 00 05). At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 1st exit. Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right. Road info: access to the Lautaret pass on the site of the Hautes-Alpes General Council. www.inforoute05.fr or voice server on 04 65 03 00 05. It is recommended to use snow chains. Private parking: adjacent to the sports village, not guarded, free. Municipal parking, located next to the UCPA car park, is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., under penalty of a fine. It remains free during the day. You are coming by train: In Briançon: regular Serre Chevalier Vallée shuttle. Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on https://www.autocars-resalp.com/lignes-regulieres/bus/briancon-monetier/ Taxi: around €27 (day and night). In Grenoble: LER 35 line for Briançon. Information on 0 821 202 203 or on www.info-ler.fr To Oulx via Italy or by Modane: TGV Paris/Turin line: www.05voyeurs.compuis. Correspondence to Briançon with Resalp coaches. Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on www.autocars-resalp.com. Bus stop for the UCPA Grand Serre Che sports village: LA SALLE-LES-ALPES - FREJUS PRE LONG.

UCPA Grand Serre Che Sports Village:


2 Route du Bez - 05240 The Alps Room
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 24 74 77

Address and access

You are coming by car:

From Briançon, drive 10 km in the direction of Grenoble and the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 2nd exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.

From Grenoble, drive 110 km via the Col du Lautaret via the RN 91. Attention, the passage through the Chambon Tunnel may be regulated. Information Info Route 05 (tel. 04 65 03 00 05). At the main roundabout in La Salle-Les-Alpes on the RN 91, take the 1st exit.
Then, follow the signs for the Fréjus cable car/UCPA (one-way). Cross the bridge and at the end of the car park, take the entrance to the UCPA sports village immediately on the right.

Road info: access to the Lautaret pass on the site of the Hautes-Alpes General Council.
www.inforoute05.fr or voice server on 04 65 03 00 05.
It is recommended to use snow chains. Private parking: adjacent to the sports village, not guarded, free.
Municipal parking, located next to the UCPA car park, is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., under penalty of a fine. It remains free during the day.

You are coming by train:

In Briançon: regular Serre Chevalier Vallée shuttle. Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on https://www.autocars-resalp.com/lignes-regulieres/bus/briancon-monetier/
Taxi: around €27 (day and night).

In Grenoble: LER 35 line for Briançon. Information on 0 821 202 203 or on www.info-ler.fr
To Oulx via Italy or by Modane: TGV Paris/Turin line: www.05voyeurs.compuis. Correspondence to Briançon with Resalp coaches.
Information on 04 92 20 47 50 or on www.autocars-resalp.com.

Bus stop for the UCPA Grand Serre Che sports village: LA SALLE-LES-ALPES - FREJUS PRE LONG.

UCPA Grand Serre Che Sports Village:


2 Route du Bez - 05240 The Alps Room
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 24 74 77

Equipment not included

Clothing and personal equipment to bring:
Hiking shoes if you have them, swimsuit, shoes that fit well on your feet and a pair that is not afraid of water such as a “basketball”.
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Summer hat, sunglasses, a sweater or fleece, a rain cape or k-way, light pants or sweatpants, 1 plastic bottle or bottle, sunscreen, personal medication, personal medication, sneakers or tennis, day backpack.

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 clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.

Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice.

Equipment not included

Clothing and personal equipment to bring:
Hiking shoes if you have them, swimsuit, shoes that fit well on your feet and a pair that is not afraid of water such as a “basketball”.
Summer hat, sunglasses, a sweater or fleece, a rain cape or k-way, light pants or sweatpants, 1 plastic bottle or bottle, sunscreen, personal medication, personal medication, sneakers or tennis, day backpack.

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 clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.

Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice.

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

In the form of a self-service buffet.
Vegetarian offer at all meals.

Restauration

In the form of a self-service buffet.
Vegetarian offer at all meals.

Management

Each activity is conducted by a state-qualified instructor.

Management

Each activity is conducted by a state-qualified instructor.

Important information

The “Happy Summer” special offer is available from 18 to 25 years old until the eve of 26 years old on a selection of “All Inclusive” stays.
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An identity document attesting to the age of the beneficiary will be required at the reception of the stay. Without presenting it, the person will no longer be able to benefit from the special offer and will have to pay the difference between the public price and the price granted for 18-25 year olds.
To find out all the special conditions of the “Happy Summer” offer: www.ucpa-vacances.com/cgi/

To register
UCPA.com
3260 say “UCPA” 0.15€ TTC/min or 0825 880 800 0.15€ TTC/min
UCPA agency or relay near you.

Important information

The “Happy Summer” special offer is available from 18 to 25 years old until the eve of 26 years old on a selection of “All Inclusive” stays.
An identity document attesting to the age of the beneficiary will be required at the reception of the stay. Without presenting it, the person will no longer be able to benefit from the special offer and will have to pay the difference between the public price and the price granted for 18-25 year olds.
To find out all the special conditions of the “Happy Summer” offer: www.ucpa-vacances.com/cgi/

To register
UCPA.com
3260 say “UCPA” 0.15€ TTC/min or 0825 880 800 0.15€ TTC/min
UCPA agency or relay near you.

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