• 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
  • 3-day survival course in the Vercors forests
Vercors Massif

3-day survival course in the Vercors forests

Réf : DSDVWF

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Bushcraft
    Beginner
    For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
    Intermediate
    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.
    Confirmed
    For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.
    Advanced
    For those with prior survival experience who are looking for a new challenge. You aim to develop advanced skills such as tool making, navigating difficult terrain, and pushing your limits over several days. Excellent physical fitness, a strong mindset, good social skills, and great endurance are recommended.
    Expert
    For survival enthusiasts. You have extensive outdoor experience and a passion for life in the wilderness. Excellent physical condition (a stress test is required) is essential to fully enjoy the activities offered at this level.
  • Destination
    Alps / Vercors Massif
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    12.1 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

For three days , immerse yourself in the heart of the wild Vercors region for a true survival and bushcraft experience. Accompanied by an experienced guide , you will learn to navigate in the wilderness , read the terrain's clues , and master essential self-reliance techniques . You will discover how to make a fire without matches , purify water , insulate yourself from the cold , and make wise use of natural resources . Local flora will become a valuable ally to enhance your meals, while each evening, you will easily set up your bivouac in the forest . This trip, designed as a progressive learning experience , will allow you to gain confidence and independence in the face of the unexpected challenges of the natural environment. A practical and accessible experience to reconnect with essential skills , far from everyday life, in the heart of nature.

The highlights

  • Learn bushcraft with an expert survival guide
  • Essential skills: fire-making, navigation, bivouacking, drinking water
  • Regaining autonomy and confidence away from everyday comforts
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Beginner

Levels

Bushcraft
Beginner
For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
Intermediate
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.
Confirmed
For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.
Advanced
For those with prior survival experience who are looking for a new challenge. You aim to develop advanced skills such as tool making, navigating difficult terrain, and pushing your limits over several days. Excellent physical fitness, a strong mindset, good social skills, and great endurance are recommended.
Expert
For survival enthusiasts. You have extensive outdoor experience and a passion for life in the wilderness. Excellent physical condition (a stress test is required) is essential to fully enjoy the activities offered at this level.
For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average distance/day: 7 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 377 m
  • Average daily descent: 394 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Raphaël

Being able to live an adventurous, outdoor life has always been something I dreamt about. After completing a "traditional" education and entering the workforce, I quickly realized it wasn't for me. So, I changed course. After three years in a design office, I embarked on a career change and became a guide in as many disciplines as possible that excite me: mountain guide, river guide, climbing instructor, and mountain biking instructor.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Arrival and first steps in the Vercors

    • Activity Hiking
    • Distance 5 km
    • Positive elevation gain 330 m
    • Negative elevation 380 m
    • Activity Bushcraft
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet us late morning at Valence TGV train station before heading to the Vercors, our natural playground. Once there, we'll prepare our equipment and then set off on our first hike, punctuated by orienteering exercises. Along the way, you'll learn the basics of identifying edible plants. At the end of the day, we'll set up camp and be introduced to stone fire-making techniques, water filtration, and the essential principles for staying warm.

    Day 1

Note

Walking and activity times are approximate and may vary depending on the weather and the group's pace.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Gare de Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Alixan, France
Day 1 : 11h15
End of stay
Gare de Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Alixan, France
Day 3 - 16h15

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Valence TGV

A transfer is planned from Valence TGV station.

Access by car
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a qualified mountain guide (AMM)
  2. All meals are included from dinner on Day 1 to the picnic on Day 3 (bushcraft cooking around the fire, shared in the middle of the forest)
  3. Two nights camping in a wild natural setting, sleeping under a tarp or in a hammock
  4. Group camping equipment is provided, including shelters, tarps, and wood-burning stoves.
  5. A transfer is arranged from Valence TGV station to the starting point of the tour (including return).

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
  2. The picnic on the first day and the meal on the last evening
  3. Any personal consumption
  4. Personal equipment (sleeping bag, backpack, appropriate clothing...)
  5. Anything not listed under “Price includes”

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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