Classic Alpine White Water kayak/Canoe 2012

Introducton - Intermediate - Advanced Guiding & Coaching + BCU courses

Warm Springtime Boating
Away from the glitz and bustle of the Cote d’azur, Provence is a region that abounds with running water. From the marshes of the Carmague to the heights of the Maritime Alps and the Massif Central, Provence has got it all. A huge variety of white water, superlative food and wine, the aroma of wild herbs from the maquis and a unique quality of light all combine to make Provence a balm to the winter weary and the overworked.  Our fully guided courses include all equipment and can cater for novice and experienced paddlers alike.  Based near the charming medieval town of Entrevaux with its hidden bars and restaurants, we can provide a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets and, as always, a very warm welcome.

Southern France Classic Alpine Paddling
Before the alpine season begins this is where you will find Canoe Control. We may be paddling open boats down lazy currents or pulling a kayak into the last eddy before the next class 4 drop. The Var has around 60km of top white water ranging from grade 2 to 5. It also has the best class 3 trip in Western Europe, the Gorge Daluis. The River Verdon features the Gorge du Verdon, the ‘Grand Canyon of Europe’ (please see separate page), a mini expedition in itself.

A short Flight away
The journey to your spring-time paddle is simplicity itself. You can fly from London to Nice from around £80 return. We provide a minibus transfer to meet you on Saturday afternoon and return you to Nice for your departure (no fee).  Driving to us, just follow the auto routes to Lyon then onwards in the direction of Marseille. Go past Aix-en-Provence, then onto the auto route to Nice, then take the RN202 to Entrevaux.

Please refer to the information sheet for more details.

Classic Alpine White Water kayak - Canoe 2012

Introduction - intermediate - Coaching and Guiding + BCU/UKCC Courses 

BCU 1-4 Star training / BCU WWS&R / BCU 4 Star Assessment
http://www.bcu.org.uk).

Page Content
-Introduction
-Dates 2012
-Six, four and two day Introduction/Intermediate WW courses
-Course only prices
-BCU 1-4 star courses for kayak/Canoe
-Combination BCU 4 Star Training/Safety&Rescue/Assessment
-Camp and course prices
-Self-Catered camping and course prices
-Full-Catered gite and course prices
-Extras
-Reductions
-Local Information
-Travel Information
-Also accommodation options
(accommodations fees plus 20 cents per person local tourist tax)

Introduction
As we are based in Hautes Alps Provence (Maritime Alps) for dates in April and early May. We can run six to two day courses on any number of the dates listed below. A two day course can be woven into the fabric of a four or six day course. If you would like to organise a suitable date or dates for yourself, family, friends or club then please contact us by telephone or email via the Contact US page on this site

Dates 2012 arrive Saturday leave following Saturday (course Sunday to Friday)

April 21 - April 28
April 28 - May 05
May 05 - May 12

COURSE DATES ALSO BY ARRANGEMENT

BCU STAR COURSES 1-4 ALSO BY ARRANGEMENT
BCU WW RESCUE COURSES ALSO BY ARRANGEMENT

SIX DAY COMBINATION BCU COURSES (for 4 star Qualification) IN ONE
BCU 2 Day 4 Star River Training.
2 Day WWS&R
BCU 2 Day 4 S Star Assessment courses available

DATES 2012 
April 28 - May 05
May 05 - May 12

COST COURSE ONLY £600.00 + Accommodation + BCU Fees
Prices are all in UK Pounds (GBP) unless otherwise stated
Syllabus details go http://www.bcu.org.uk).

RIVER COURSE ONLY. If you have your own alternative accommodation
Six Guided/Coached River Days
£600.00 per person
Four river days
£400.00 per person
Two river days
£200.00 per person

BCU Star Training/Assessments and S&R Courses can be included within a 6/4 or 2 day package (excludes BCU fees)

PRIVATE CAMPSITE
Set in the beautiful river Var Valley.
Great central location for kayaking offering climbing, bike and walking trails.
Close by the historical town of Entrevaux. with restaurants/Bars.
Very safe and secluded parking.

CAMPING price seven nights including course (supply all own camping gear)
Six Guided/Coached River Days
£680.00 per person
Four river days
£480.00 per person

BCU Star Training/Assessments and S&R Courses can be included within a 6/4 or 2 day package (excludes BCU fees)

SELF-CATERING CAMPING price seven nights including course (camping equipment supplied just bring a sleeping bag)
Six Guided/Coached River Days
£810.00 per person
Four river days
£620.00 per person

BCU Star Training/Assessments and S&R Courses can be included within a 6/4 or 2 day package (excludes BCU fees)

FULL-CATERING GITE price seven nights including course
(excludes last night restaurant)
Six Guided/Coached River Days
£995.00 per person

BCU Star Training/Assessments and S&R Courses can be included within a 6/4 or 2 day package (excludes BCU fees)

EXTRAS
Airport transfer (free) from Nice available if on full 6 day course.
Boat and equipment hire
£40.00 per boat per day (£200 for 6 days)
£20.00 per day for full equipment (100 for 6 days)

We offer a great insurance package just click on the insurance icon for details

REDUCTIONS
Return Alps booking 10%
2-3 persons 5%.
4-7 persons 8%.
8-10 persons 10%.
For under 16 years 15%.

LOCAL INFORMATION
Some of the other activities that can be sampled in the area include via ferrata climbing, fly-fishing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canyoning, horse riding, walking, swimming.
There is main shopping and services at the town of Puget -Theniers 15 minutes away.
In the medieval town of Entrevaux just 10 mins away is a Garage/Fuel, Boulangerie, Pizzaria, Bar/Tabac, ATM and PO etc.
The area has a plentiful number of Bars and good Restaurants.
Doctor clinic in Puget -Theniers.
Main Hospital Nice.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Nice and airport 1+ hrs away.
Marseilles and airport 3 hrs away.
Auto Route 1+ hr away at Nice. Auto access to Nice via Paris or Reims then Lyon - Aix En Provence