A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching SportLarge routes perfectly equipped between 120 and 300 m or large classic routes; we will give you the keys for a great week of climbing. Lovers of big shows and strong emotions, these places are made for you. Renewed paths for trainees who have already completed this stay.
Level 5c +/ 6a minimum, and have already completed a UCPA stay on a cliff.
A 100% stay under the stars! Program identical to that of long-distance climbing but you bring your tent and set it up in our garden (tent not included). You benefit from the infrastructures of the sports village: sanitary facilities, catering,...
5 days.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching Sport Crazy about climbing, come and taste the main routes of the Gorges du Verdon. For 5 days, you discover new cliffs and perfect your technique. Night under canvas.Large routes perfectly equipped between 120 and 300 m or large classic routes; we will give you the keys for a great week of climbing. Lovers of big shows and strong emotions, these places are made for you. Renewed paths for trainees who have already completed this stay.
Level 5c +/ 6a minimum, and have already completed a UCPA stay on a cliff.
A 100% stay under the stars! Program identical to that of long-distance climbing but you bring your tent and set it up in our garden (tent not included). You benefit from the infrastructures of the sports village: sanitary facilities, catering,...
5 days.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A 100% stay under the stars
- For fans of big shows and strong emotions
- Renewed routes for trainees who have already completed this stay
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A 100% stay under the stars
- For fans of big shows and strong emotions
- Renewed routes for trainees who have already completed this stay
Discover the authentic outdoor adventure in our Esprit Nature sports villages.
Far from urban stress, experience total disconnection in the middle of exceptional landscapes.
Included
- The catering
- Location for your tent
- Framing
- Specific equipment
- 10 climbing sessions
Not Included
- Accommodation in the sports village
- The tent and the sleeping bag
- The transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
See you on Sunday afternoon at the sports village at 5.30 pm.
Reception, setting up your tent in the garden. Welcome drink and, before dinner, presentation of the week.
Reception, setting up your tent in the garden. Welcome drink and, before dinner, presentation of the week.
During your stay
Monday - Physical and technical level check on cliff school and mill in the cliff with “gas” underfoot.
Tuesday to Friday - Selection of routes adapted to your level and your expectations.
Tuesday to Friday - Selection of routes adapted to your level and your expectations.
The aim is to progress in your mastery of the difficulty, the void and to combine as much length as possible.
The stay is designed for people who climb a sports cliff independently (climbing, securing first and second) and who wish to discover and acquire in complete safety, the basic techniques of progression on main routes.
You may be asked to use your personal car to get to the practice sites. The costs incurred will be reimbursed to you directly by the 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.
The stay is designed for people who climb a sports cliff independently (climbing, securing first and second) and who wish to discover and acquire in complete safety, the basic techniques of progression on main routes.
You may be asked to use your personal car to get to the practice sites. The costs incurred will be reimbursed to you directly by the 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
On Saturday, free stroll in the village, or by car on the ridges of the Grand Canyon.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus at 10:00am, for Aix-en-Provence TGV station in the morning for arrival at 12:30.
End of the stay and departure of the UCPA bus at 10:00am, for Aix-en-Provence TGV station in the morning for arrival at 12:30.
Possibility for people in a car to enjoy Lake Sainte-Croix (canoe, pedal boat).
SPOT
Verdon Canyon Escalade
Explore and discover the French Grand Canyon!
Close your eyes and imagine: there, in front of you, the Gorges du Verdon and in the middle an expanse of turquoise water as far as the eye can see with, on the side of the gorges, a vast carpet of greenery. A viewpoint that you can discover at the border of the departments of Var and the Alpes de Haute Provence. These gorges were dug over thousands of years by the Verdon River. Come and climb the Gorges known as one of the best climbing spots in the world.
Hosting
Accommodation in Verdon Sports Village - Camp
We provide you with our garden to set up your personal tent (tent and camping equipment not provided).
A dedicated space that is 100% under the stars.
Possibility to come with your Camper Van, with supplement to be paid on site (contact us).
The centre's equipment
- Free at the center
- Board games, petanque and volleyball on the village fields.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Climbing shoes, harness, ropes and carabiners, quickdraws, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
Equipment Included
Climbing shoes, harness, ropes and carabiners, quickdraws, descender, helmet, backpack.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
You can bring your equipment which will be checked by the instructor.
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Aix en Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole, Riez, Moustier, La Palud.
Michelin map no. 84, plus 6 and 7. From Manosque to La Palud: 70 km = 1h30.
From Sisteron, exit the highway at Aubignoc and follow Château Arnoux and direction Digne. Cross Malijai, Malemoisson and at the exit of the village turn right, Le Chaffeau, Mézel, Estoublon, la Bégude, then direction Riez to at the entrance of Puimoisson turn left towards Moustier, Gorges du Verdon and 3 km after Moustier to the left La Palud-sur-Verdon.
You are coming by train
The only shuttle to reach the UCPA sports village is the paid shuttle (60 euros for a return trip) organized by the sports village on the day of arrival from Aix en Provence TGV. Please contact us for the schedule of this UCPA shuttle before booking your train.
Reservation required by email, verdon@ucpa.asso.fr, at the sports village at least 1 week in advance.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence airport. Then take the airport shuttle to Aix en Provence TGV. Allow a 2 hour beat. The only shuttle to go up to La Palud to the UCPA sports village is the shuttle organized by the sports village.
No other means of transport other than renting a car at the TGV station.
Nice airport, possibility to book a taxi at 06 68 18 13 13
Le Verdon sports village:
The square - 04120 La Palud sur Verdon
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 77 30 13/00 (333) 7 62 65 44 38
Le Verdon sports village:
The square - 04120 La Palud sur Verdon
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 77 30 13/00 (333) 7 62 65 44 38
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Aix en Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole, Riez, Moustier, La Palud. Michelin map no. 84, plus 6 and 7. From Manosque to La Palud: 70 km = 1h30.
From Sisteron, exit the highway at Aubignoc and follow Château Arnoux and direction Digne. Cross Malijai, Malemoisson and at the exit of the village turn right, Le Chaffeau, Mézel, Estoublon, la Bégude, then direction Riez to at the entrance of Puimoisson turn left towards Moustier, Gorges du Verdon and 3 km after Moustier to the left La Palud-sur-Verdon.
You are coming by train
The only shuttle to reach the UCPA sports village is the paid shuttle (60 euros for a return trip) organized by the sports village on the day of arrival from Aix en Provence TGV. Please contact us for the schedule of this UCPA shuttle before booking your train.
Reservation required by email, verdon@ucpa.asso.fr, at the sports village at least 1 week in advance.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence airport. Then take the airport shuttle to Aix en Provence TGV. Allow a 2 hour beat. The only shuttle to go up to La Palud to the UCPA sports village is the shuttle organized by the sports village.
No other means of transport other than renting a car at the TGV station.
Nice airport, possibility to book a taxi at 06 68 18 13 13
Le Verdon sports village:
The square - 04120 La Palud sur Verdon
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 77 30 13/00 (333) 7 62 65 44 38
From Aix en Provence, take the highway in the direction of Sisteron, exit at Manosque and follow Valensole, Riez, Moustier, La Palud. Michelin map no. 84, plus 6 and 7. From Manosque to La Palud: 70 km = 1h30.
From Sisteron, exit the highway at Aubignoc and follow Château Arnoux and direction Digne. Cross Malijai, Malemoisson and at the exit of the village turn right, Le Chaffeau, Mézel, Estoublon, la Bégude, then direction Riez to at the entrance of Puimoisson turn left towards Moustier, Gorges du Verdon and 3 km after Moustier to the left La Palud-sur-Verdon.
You are coming by train
The only shuttle to reach the UCPA sports village is the paid shuttle (60 euros for a return trip) organized by the sports village on the day of arrival from Aix en Provence TGV. Please contact us for the schedule of this UCPA shuttle before booking your train.
Reservation required by email, verdon@ucpa.asso.fr, at the sports village at least 1 week in advance.
You are coming by plane
Marseille Provence airport. Then take the airport shuttle to Aix en Provence TGV. Allow a 2 hour beat. The only shuttle to go up to La Palud to the UCPA sports village is the shuttle organized by the sports village.
No other means of transport other than renting a car at the TGV station.
Nice airport, possibility to book a taxi at 06 68 18 13 13
Le Verdon sports village:
The square - 04120 La Palud sur Verdon
Tél.: 00 (333) 4 92 77 30 13/00 (333) 7 62 65 44 38
Equipment not included
Bring your tent and a sleeping bag.
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, sneakers or light hiking shoes, cap or scarf or hat, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, sneakers or light hiking shoes, cap or scarf or hat, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders.
A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands,
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses,
- Sun protection for skin and lips,
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders.
A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands,
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses,
- Sun protection for skin and lips,
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
Equipment not included
Bring your tent and a sleeping bag.
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, sneakers or light hiking shoes, cap or scarf or hat, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders.
A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands,
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses,
- Sun protection for skin and lips,
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
Shorts or pantyhose, tracksuit, joggers or canvas pants, tank top or T-shirt, tank top or T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater or fleece, windbreaker, swimsuit, sneakers or light hiking shoes, cap or scarf or hat, cap or scarf or hat, a water bottle (essential) and a knife, sun cream.
Don't forget your small personal pharmacy, no pharmacy in the village.
Possibly, your bag of chalk and gloves for reminders.
A small climbing equipment store awaits you in the village.
At this level of practice, most of you have your “personal gear”, you can bring it or benefit from our equipment on site.
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.
- What to prevent or relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands,
- What to clean small wounds: soaked compresses,
- Sun protection for skin and lips,
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist.
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
Rock climbing - Level 3
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Level of expertise
Rock climbing - Level 3
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Perfection
You climb cliffs regularly and are comfortable at the top in level 5C. You are in control of the top of the lane maneuver.
Restauration
The chef offers varied and balanced menus corresponding to your daily needs. Discover local products, simple and tasty cuisine.
Meals in the form of a picnic or at the table become a unique moment of sharing.
Restauration
The chef offers varied and balanced menus corresponding to your daily needs. Discover local products, simple and tasty cuisine. Meals in the form of a picnic or at the table become a unique moment of sharing.
Management
1 qualified climbing instructor for 4 or 5 people maximum
Management
1 qualified climbing instructor for 4 or 5 people maximum
Important information
In case of hot weather, the schedules of activities are adapted.
Important information
In case of hot weather, the schedules of activities are adapted.
formalities
Information note
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the course.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.
formalities
Information note
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the course.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing courses in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the course.
To do this, our courses are organized around the learning of techniques and principles of evolution in mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or high-mountain climbing course undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Please fill in the information below
Sports village:
Internship of:
Name and surname:
Address:
To Le
Signature of the parents or the legal representative for minors preceded by the words “read and approved"*:
*: note to be given when you arrive at the sports village.