UCPA ST CYPRIEN

Beach: 10 mins
Town: 15 mins
Comfort:
Rooms: 2 - 4 persons
Sleeps: 218
Nearest Airport: Perpignan-Rivesaltes 32km
Extras: Swimming Pool, Tennis, Beach Volleyball


Trip Reports

Check out some of the Trip Reports on our Blog for first hand accounts of what to expect from the UCPA

All Inclusive

All prices include:-

- Accommodation in Multi Share rooms
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Equipment Rental
- Instruction
- Any extra costs (i.e lift passes, course fees)

In fact, the only extra costs are transport, travel insurance and a few social beers!


St Cyprien

Saint Cyprien is the perfect location if you’re a keen sportsman or enjoy keeping fit.

Action Outdoors are only offering 2 weeks here in 2011 - 19th June and 7th August (for no other reason than there are so many locations to offer for such a short summer!). This is simply to bring the English speaking nationalities together to help the UCPA instructors and staff.

Dates and Prices

Resort

Saint Cyprien is the perfect location if you’re a keen sportsman or enjoy keeping fit. On the Spanish Border and only a 10 minute walk to the beach, the centre has been designed for sporting excellence. Hosting its very own Stadium Saint Cyprien offers numerous tennis courts, both Astroturf and grass, squash courts, gymnasium, a swimming pool and is only 5 km away from an International Golf course.

Town Centre

The Action Outdoors team are yet to visit Saint Cyrpien so are unable to provide too much information at present. We look forward to heading down there soon to try the local bars and activities out for you though! (April 2011)

Accommodation


UCPA St Cyprien


Set within its own 3 hectares of lush gardens, Saint Cyprien offers a Mediterranean retreat. There are plenty of extra curriculum activities– basket ball, archery, beach volley, football, as well as the sea. Nearby attractions include a bike park, botanical gardens, the Spanish border and an open air cinema. The 3 star accommodation has ensuite rooms and shaded terraces.

Located in southern France, in the heart of the Catalane region, Saint-Cyprien offers a peaceful yet physically active choice of holiday. Located just 10 minutes from the beach, the centre is in the heart of a landscaped park with lush vegitation surrounding the sports pitches and swimming pool.

Overview of UCPA

- This luxurious centre is positioned within a 3 hectare park.
- Close to the activities and 10 minutes walk to the sea.
- Terrace with a Mediterranean feel.

Tennis 
  • 17 outdoor courts with synthetic grass and green-set
  • 3 squash courts
  • 6 indoor courts with a green-set
Accomodation

- The center accommodates 218 people - rooms fsleep 4 people, each with shower and WC.
- Double rooms (twin beds) are available for a supplement.
- Dining hall, bar, shaded terrace.

Access

Airport: Perpignan-Rivesaltes (32km).
Train station: Perpignan (25km).

Site

Rooms equipped for heath/fitness activities.

200m from the centre: Grand Stadium with a clubhouse, synthetic grass and green-set courts (indoor courts available at certain periods). Squash and badminton courts, weights room, swimming pool from mid-June to mid-September.

 Nautical activities at the UDSIS located at the port of Saint-Cyprien (shuttle bus provided by the centre).

Saint-Cyprien international golf: 27-hole golf course, only 5km from the centre.

Entertainment

- At the UCPA
Swimming pool at the tennis centre (from mid-June to mid-September), dance parties, group games, volleyball, clout archery, basketball, lawn bowling, soccer, golf (with light balls), table tennis. WiFi access.

- Nearby
Bicycle hire, excursions to highlights around the region (Collioure, Spain), botanical garden, outdoor cinema (seasonal).

Equipment Hire / Liftpasses

All Action Outdoors - UCPA all-inclusive holidays include all the necessary equipment for your chosen course or programme. The UCPA  renew 50% of their equipment every year, thus ensuring that the gear you are given to work with is in good condition.

Due to the vast range of activities on offer, please contact the centre directly - stcyprien@ucpa.asso.fr

Top Tips

Once visited we will be able to offer some tips! (April 2011)

How to get there

If you are coming by plane

The closest airport is Perpignan Rivesaltes. Ryan Air fly from Stansted here.

Ryan Air only fly on Sunday. We will try to arrange an extra nights accommodation but this is not at present included in the price.

Action Outdoors will contact people once booked to offer assistence with transfers. We recommend that people book the 12.25 Stansted Ryan Air flight out and 15.50 flight back to aid transfer arrangements.  No regular bus service to the centre from the air terminal. Call "Minicars des Pyrénées" taxi service on +33 (0)6 34 47 75 97 if you would prefer to arrange a private transfer.
 

Arriving by car
The A9 motorway Catalana (Barcelona Perpignan), exit Perpignan Nord, direction Canet and St Cyprien. In Saint-Cyprien, take direction "Technical area of ??the port" and "The Capellans" and "Center Forums".

Arriving by train
Perpignan station then transfer to the center by Transport Minibuses Pyrenees. Flat rate of 16 Euros per person. Reservations and schedules by calling the center: 04 68 21 90 95. Other means of transfer: Bus General Council. Schedule and prices on 04 68 80 80 80.

Maps

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