South of France + Verdon Camp

Finally paddling in the south of France again! After a break of a few years, we will be visiting this great kayaking region again. Directly after the Piedmont-Aosta Valley camp - these two camps can be ideally combined, by the way - a very varied week of paddling with white water from the third to the fifth level of difficulty awaits you at the South of France kayak camp. The camp starts in the region around Briançon. On rivers such as the Gyronde, the Durance or the Guil, we have a large selection of first-class kayak routes to choose from. After a few days, we will continue on to the Ubaye, where we will probably stay for two days. As a grand finale to the camp, we will paddle the Verdon gorges.

At this camp we offer an F2, Creek 1 and a Creek 2 Course . Please click on one of the courses below to find out more details about the course content and prerequisites.

WW intensive course including roller training!

Do you feel at home on class II whitewater and would finally like to enter more difficult waters? Or are you already a frequent visitor to class III whitewater but would like to be a bit more confident? Then this is the course for you. We'll show you how much fun more gradients and more water pressure can be if you simply rely on the current and your technique.
In this course, we focus on using the current, estimating lines and navigating tactics in a group, as well as on good technique. The aim of the course is to develop routine in class III whitewater .

Course contents
Exercises
Prerequisites
Goals

Flow theory
Recognizing and using different currents on the river
Expand dynamic movement using weight positioning and upper body rotation.
Eddying technique using forward stroke and draw stroke
Control of the kayak by proper edging and blade pressure
Scouting: Assessing dangers, choosing lines
Navigation tactics in the group: communication and safety posts
Boofen

Driving impact cushions
Breaking out
Punching stones
Sweeping water combinations

To be able to take part in Advanced 2 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
paddle safely class II whitewater
be at least 14 years old (we also offer youth courses ).

Be able to drive independently class III whitewater

Your way to WW IV!

Ride your line with ease and a dry spraydeck! At class IV whitewater you can only hit your line if you work with the flow. That's why at Creek 1 Course we look closely at the flow and use it. We analyze the currents and define exactly which weight shift and which pull on the paddle are necessary to precisely ride your chosen line. At the same time, you will learn how to boof and control steps and rollers.

Course contents
Exercises
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

Be aware of movement sequences: upper body posture and paddle use
Analyze complex lines
Timing: precise edge changes and stroke sequences
Boofen
Use flow elements and river obstacles for your own line
Navigation tactics in the group: communication and safety

Driving impact cushions
Boofing over steps and rollers
Turning maneuvers in rollers
Driving sweeping water combinations
Scouting and securing

Durance
Gyronde
Guisane
Guil
Ubaye
Verdon
Other rivers depending on the water level.

To be able to take part in Creek 1 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
safely class III whitewater (e.g. Untere Ötz, abseiling section of the Soča, Brandenberger Ache: Wiesklamm, Loisach).
master the Whitewater Roll (at least 80% roll-up rate).
be at least 14 years old.

WW IV independently and safely.
Getting pressure on the paddle blade at the crucial moment.
Drive lines precisely.
Finding sensible places to boulder and implementing a sequence of movements with the right timing.

Creeking perfection course!

If you feel comfortable on class IV whitewater , can confidently hit your lines and no longer have any major deficits in your kayaking technique, then this is the right course for you. It's all about moving fluidly in difficult white water.

Ride your lines with little effort and lots of style. We'll show you how it all works and give you valuable tips that will help you on heavy white water and massively increase the fun factor.

Safety is of course also an important topic in this course. But don't worry - we won't be standing around pointlessly on the bank with the throw bag at every spot. Instead, we'll think about what kind of safety device makes sense where and why and then implement it as quickly as possible. After all, we want to paddle!

Course contents
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

At Creek 2 Course , we assume that you have mastered all the technical skills required to navigate WW IV safely and independently. During the course, we deal with tactical considerations and put the finishing touches to your technique. The program includes, for example

Analyze lines and drive precisely
Finding the fast line
Leanboof
Landing steps safely
Minimize effort through efficient paddling style
Maximize pressure on the paddle blade at the decisive moment

Durance
Gyronde
Guisane
Guil
Ubaye
Verdon
Other rivers depending on the water level.

To be able to take part in Creek 2 Course , you must

class IV whitewater can drive with confidence.
have experience in safety.
safely eskimotieren.

Navigate difficult white water with ease.
Assess locations correctly and organize access.
Independently create a safety concept for heavy driving.

There are still places available!

Key data and prices

Meeting point
Accommodation
Services
We present
Prices

We meet on the first day of the course at 10:00 am at the "Campéole Les Vaudois" campsite (directly on the Gyronde).

We will spend the first few nights at the beautiful and unspoilt "Campéole Les Vaudois" campsite, right on the banks of the Gyronde. Where we stay on the Sesia and Verdon will depend on the size of the group and the weather and will be decided spontaneously.