UCPA - Freely translated to English as "National Federation for Sports and Outdoor Centers" - has a history of over 50 years. It is, in short, a non-profit, all-French organization supported by, among others, the French state. The purpose is to give ordinary people the opportunity to learn and develop in one or more sports together, in pleasant and unpretentious forms. The organization has about 80 centers in France and the West Indies, 28 of them are located at well-known winter sports resorts in the French Alps.
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Single-pitch rock climbing on the best rock faces in Provence around Verdon and Sormiou, for all levels, in groups of max. ten
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Climb multiple rope lengths on big walls and learn advanced rope techniques, for experienced lead climbers who can manage 5b and above outdoors
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Abseiling, waterfalls and swimming down Europe's largest canyon, Gorges du Verdon in Provence. Physically demanding, but the technique is simple and anyone can learn it
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Combine hiking, climbing, mountain biking and rafting in one week of medium intensity, for those who exercise regularly
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Challenging day hikes in Verdon Regional Park along the canyon river and up to the peaks, from a centre with a choice of a short or long week
