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UCPA Verdon

 

The UCPA centre at Verdon is a small, simple and rustic building providing a much more homely feel to it than the larger Alpine centre's. It is so welcoming and friendly that you will dispute its one star rating. It only sleeps 49 people in dormitories ranging from 3 to 10 people with shared facilities on each floor. It is located in the heart of the village of La Palud sur Verdon, which although not the liveliest, is the local spot where climbers and outdoor enthusiasts come to stay so offers a friendly and relaxed vibe. The centre offers a huge garden and terrace for you to collapse in after your days activities.

Rooms

  • Multishare rooms are 3 - 10 person rooms
  • There are a very limited number of twin rooms however these can only be booked via Verdon UCPA directly. Contact the office for assistance.
  • Bathroom facilities are located on each floor

Dining

The food is served buffet style each day.  Breakfast is yogurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and bread - don't be surprised to see that the coffee, tea or hot chocolate is taken French style - in a soup bowl !  

Typically lunch is a DIY picnic made up at breakfast time (great choice of breads, meats, cheeses, pasta, salad, fruit, sweets etc).  

Dinner is a 4 course buffet - typically a salad bar style starter, choice of 3 or 4 main courses - most often including fish, cheese selection, fruit, dessert and ice-cream  freezer.

Any special dietary requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in.  Generally vegetarians will find a wide enough choice within the buffet.

Entertainment

The UCPA staff lay on a basic entertainment program but most evenings are spent enjoying the evening sun sat chatting on the terrace.

History

UCPA is more than 40 years old, and was originally set-up by the French government to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors.  It is now a "not for profit" organisation with all profits being put back into refurbishing the centres.

The ethos of sport is still first on the agenda, but the instructors and centre staff don't forget that it is still your holiday.

Useful facts

  • There's plenty of parking on site should you wish to come by car.
  • Take 2 towels - one for sunbathing and one for the shower!
  • Head down to the river and enjoy an afternoon messing around in the turquoise water.

UCPA VERDON FACTS


 Central


3 - 10 persons

Twins Available

49

Full board

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Testimonials

  • Having never used UCPA before I was not sure what to expect but the week I spent there was absolutely fantastic and I genuinely can’t wait to go back.
    Richard J
  • UCPAs are like an upmarket hostel. However, they are always comfortable and if you want to meet people, the rooms of 4-6 are a great way of doing so. Even better is most of the UCPAs have some twin rooms...
    Anna R
  • Describing the UCPA is difficult. Not because there is a lack of adjectives to adequately convey the amount of fun you’ll have while you are there, the friendliness of the instructors, the quality of the food...
    Mark D
  • The quality of the equipment is second to none and the ability to easily swap things over if they’re not quite right is so useful. 
    Amelia S
  • The food offers great variety, choice (several options each night), quantity (as much as you want) and quality is decent.  Cheese and yoghurts coming out of your ears, packed lunch option, afternoon tea and cake and you can drink your own wine at dinner.
    Anna R
  • There isn’t a part of UCPA that I don’t enjoy, it’s some of the best holidays I’ve had and going to have.
    Peter E
  • Imagine moules mariniereier, steak (cooked how you like it) and paella just to name a few options during our week and you get a picture of how well fed you will be at UCPA.
    Elliot B
  • Action Outdoors set up a personal group page and as a group leader, I did’t have to worry about taking everyone’s payments. Each group member is responsible to pay their own way through the group page directly to Action Outdoors. Win!
    Asim A