As part of the 2023 UIAA Global Youth Summit, the French Alpine Club are running a youth meet this summer in France.

Based in Ariège in the south of France, the meet will run from 8 - 13 July. The main aim of is to practice single and multi-pitch rock climbing on a variety of granite and limestone cliffs. There will also be the possibility to go caving and canyoning.

If you're a BMC member aged between 16 and 25 years old, can climb a minimum of French 5b and would like to attend the French meet then download the application form to find out more. Participants younger than 18 year old must be accompanied by an adult, who is able to look after them during this meet.

Other UIAA youth meets are being run this year across the globe.

If heading abroad this year, make sure you're covered with BMC insurance.

WATCH: BMC Travel Insurance built for the mountains

Rock Up Abroad with BMC Travel Insurance

Wherever the hot rock calls, make sure that you go prepared with our travel insurance before you head off.

You can get cover with a BMC Rock policy from just £56* for a week. 

BMC Travel Insurance comes in five policies: Travel, Trek, Rock, Alpine and Ski and High Altitude. 

*Policy details: £55.21 for 7 days European Rock policy, price for up to age 69.  

For full terms and conditions see our Evidence of Cover

Europe by Train

Seat61 has a plethora of information, ready-planned for you to make your train journeys to Europe plain sailing. We fully recommend checking out the routes available and booking in advance to get the best deals on cheaper tickets.

PLAN YOUR TRAVEL: Use public transport routes from Seat61 to help you plan your low-impact travels

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