Alps
3-day survival course in the Alps
Réf : VJSALS
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationFrance / Alps
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions5.94 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French🇬🇧English🇪🇸Spanish
In a few words
Immerse yourself in a high-mountain adventure , in the heart of a wild and pristine environment, far from any connection to the internet. For three days , you'll discover the basics of self-sufficient survival , learning to manage water , fire , shelter , and navigation . From a remote valley to bivouacs perched between 2,400 and 2,800 meters , you'll progress through a spectacular alpine landscape, at the foot of peaks exceeding 3,000 meters . Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll learn to read the terrain , adapt your pace , and cope with the changing mountain conditions . Each day is structured as a group, in a spirit of cooperation: setting up camp , preparing meals together , and spending the nights in lightweight tents or tarps . This course, accessible to those in good physical condition, doesn't focus on performance, but offers a powerful and authentic experience , a reconnection with nature , essential skills , and your own personal capabilities . A break from modern comforts, to rediscover the essentials and experience the mountains with simplicity and intensity.
The highlights
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Learning the basics of self-sufficient survival in the high mountains
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Total immersion in nature, without cell service or modern comforts
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Bivouacs between 2400 and 2800 m facing peaks of over 3000 m
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Sport
Level
Bushcraft
For those well-versed in outdoor activities: you wish to learn basic survival skills such as fire-starting, building simple shelters, and foraging for food and water. You are capable of hiking for several hours at a stretch and possess the resilience and adaptability to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
In figures
Hiking
- Average distance/day: 7 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 634 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 2 to 10 people
Languages spoken:
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French
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English
🇪🇸
Spanish
Damien
Damien
A passionate mountain guide, lover of travel, experiences, and encounters, I offer survival training courses tailored to your desires. My travels and long, self-supported treks abroad, as well as in France (including the Pyrenees Crossing and many others), have allowed me to push my limits and step outside my comfort zone.
Program
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Immersion in nature and setting up camp
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 5 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Meet at 9:30 am in La Fouillouse, the last hamlet in the valley. An approach hike takes us to a remote area, without cell service, ideal for learning. Along the way, we'll discuss effort management, pacing, and the basics for safe and confident mountain hiking.
Once on site, it's time for practical application: strategically choosing the bivouac location, setting up shelters with tarpaulins, managing water, regulating temperature, and learning fire-starting techniques. The camp takes shape collectively before a hot dinner and the first night in the wilderness.
Day 1 -
High-altitude progression and bivouac in the high mountains
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After reviewing the previous night, we plan the route together on the map. We head for the higher ground, between 2400 and 2800 m depending on the conditions.
The ascent crosses alpine pastures and open spaces, offering increasingly expansive views. Breaks provide opportunities to practice compass navigation, terrain reading, and energy conservation.
At the end of the day, we set up a high-altitude bivouac: managing the cold, the wind, and our resources became crucial. We enjoyed a simple, shared evening facing the immensity of the peaks.
Day 2 -
Practical application and return to the valley
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Activity Bushcraft
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This final day takes place in a magnificent setting, near the Premier and Neuf Couleurs lakes. The objective: to put into practice all the skills acquired: progression, orientation, choosing breaks and comfort at altitude.
We also take the time to observe the alpine flora and understand the impact of altitude on the environment. The descent takes place on varied terrain, without any focus on performance, before returning to La Fouillouse and the end of the adventure.
Day 3
Note
Walking and activity times are given as a guide and may vary depending on the weather and the pace of the group.
Accommodation
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
Access
Departure
Fouillouse, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France
Day 1
: 09h30
End of stay
Fouillouse, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France
Day 3
- 16h00
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de Montdauphin‑Guillestre
Regional bus (line 4111 / Zou! Express Lines) : bus connection from Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre station to Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye possible (approximately 50 min ), but very limited in frequency (sometimes once a week off-season).
Travel to the place of stay
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Price details
The price includes
- The trip will be led by a qualified guide specializing in mountain trekking and bivouacking.
- Learning the basics: safety, self-reliance, reading the terrain, managing cold and comfort
- Shared equipment: stoves, cooking utensils and fire-making equipment, common equipment for camp organization
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal equipment
- Meals (you must bring your own freeze-dried meals for the entire duration of your stay)
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Equipment
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