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Provence
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.
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.
The journey to your spring-time paddle is simplicity itself. You can fly from London to Nice from as little as £60 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.
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Dates & Prices
Introduction/intermediate white water
BCU 1-4 Star training and assessment courses available
Also accommodation options
(accommodations fees plus 30 cents per person local tourist tax)
Page Content
-Introduction
-Dates 2010
-Six, four and two day courses
-Course only prices
-BCU 1-4 star courses for kayak/Canoe
-Camp and course prices
-Self-Catered camping and course prices
-Full-catered gite and course prices
-Extras
-Reductions
-Local Information
-Travel Information
INTRODUCTION
As we are based in Hautes Alps Provence (Maratime 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 2010
April 17th - April 24th
April 24th - May 01st
May 01st - May 08th
Dates also by arrangement
BCU Star courses 1-4 dates also by arrangement.
COURSE ONLY price
Six river days
£540.00 per person
Four river days
£360.00 per person
Two river days
£180.00 per person
CAMPING price seven nights including course
Six river days
£585.00 per person
Four river days
£405.00 per person
SELF-CATERING CAMPING price seven nights including course (camping equipment supplied just bring a sleeping bag)
Six river days
£665.00 per person
Four river days
£485.00 per person
FULL-CATERING GITE price seven nights including course
(excludes last night restaurant)
Six river days
£865.00 per person
Extras
Airport transfer (free) from Nice available
Boat and equipment hire
£20.00 per boat per day (£100 for 6 days)
£25.00 per boat and equipment per day
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 medievel town of Entrevaux just 10 mins away is a Boulangerie, Pizzaria, Bar/Tabac 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.
Marseille and airport 2+ hrs away.
Auto Route 1+ hr away at Nice. Auto access to Nice via Paris or Reims then Lyon - Aix En Provence
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In order to make a booking check the dates and prices under the tab with the same name above and then download and complete a booking form. Reserve your place by paying a deposit below and then return your completed booking form as per the instructions in it. If you prefer to make your payment by cheque or bank transfer then please refer to the instructions in the booking form. If you need to discuss any special arrangements or large group bookings then please do not hesitate to contact us using the option on the main menu.
The terms and conditions of booking with Canoe Control are included in the booking form.