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In summary

Sports

Bushcraft , Hiking / Trekking
Duration
3 days
Level
Intermediate

Levels

Bushcraft

Hiking / Trekking

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.

Beginner

For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

Intermediate

For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

Confirmed

For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

Advanced

For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

Expert

For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
Destination
New Aquitaine / Dordogne
Age
From the age of 18
CO₂-Emissions
8.86 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

🇬🇧
English

In a few words

The concept is very simple: over a weekend, you'll learn the essential skills and techniques to be able to manage with just the bare necessities in our beautiful natural environment. With your small group, you'll tackle all the challenges to survive in the wild without stress and with a positive attitude. You'll learn the "rule of three" to prioritize what's essential. This experience will be etched in your memory for a long time, it's so intense. This course will allow you to get to know yourself better and find your place within the group, making you feel more part of it, all in a relaxed atmosphere . Come discover the beauty and challenges of nature during this course.

The highlights

Total immersion in nature
Relearning the essentials
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

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.

The expert's opinion

no minimum level required

In figures

Trekking

Average duration/day: 3h30
Average distance/day: 4 km
Average daily elevation gain: 100 m
Average daily descent: 100 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.

Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 13 people

Languages spoken:

🇫🇷

French

🇬🇧

English

Denis

This course is led by Denis Tribaudeau and/or a member of his team specializing in survival and bushcraft.

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Program

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Welcoming participants and preparation
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 4 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
- Arrival of trainees: Between 8pm and 11:30pm at the "base camp" (Le Rozel farm 24590, basic sleeping shelter from the rain, Friday evening meal not provided, you can bring your own picnic).
Preparing the equipment (that is to say… a knife and nothing else!). Mental preparation for survival.
- Workshop for making simple traps
- Workshop on building an emergency shelter.
- 0:00 Bedtime
Day 1
Start of the experiment
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 2 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
- 7:30 Wake-up: breakfast (not provided) - Briefing on the fundamental principles of survival (what is a survival situation?) priorities, dangers, objectives, etc...
- 8:30 am Departure from the "base camp" for the bivouac: introduction to orienteering techniques in the great outdoors, observation of vegetation, stress management, foraging, etc...
Identification of edible plants, animal tracks, water collection and transport,…
- 1:00 PM Arrival at the bivouac site: choosing a suitable location to set up camp. Learning the basic principles of assembly and shelter construction techniques. Learning how to make a fire (without matches or a lighter).
Scenario and task allocation.
- 3:30 p.m. Learning how to make drinking water: techniques used to collect or purify water.
- 4:30 p.m. Learning how to make and handle weapons and traps "homemade style" and a reminder of the law on trapping and hunting.
- 5:30 PM Departure of an expedition: gathering edible plants, learning hunting techniques, collecting edible insects, setting traps, etc...
- 6:30 pm Meal around the fire consisting solely of the fruits of the afternoon's hunt and collection.
- 8:00 PM Evening gathering: storytelling, impressions, group cohesion, review of the various techniques learned during the day. Managing the lack of water and food. Recognizing the main constellations for orientation by the stars.
- 11:00 PM Bedtime
Day 2
The immersion in nature continues and concludes.
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 4 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- 7:30 a.m. Departure for an expedition: checking traps set the previous day, collecting plants and insects. Collecting water such as dew,...
- 08:30 Meal around the fire: story, impressions during the night, group cohesion, review of the various techniques learned.
- Stretcher-bearing workshop (how to make a reliable means of transport for the injured with... nothing).
- 12:00 PM: Departure from the bivouac independently: orienteering in the wilderness with map and compass. Gathering of edible plants. Restoration of the site. Raising awareness about respecting the environment.
What to do with your fire?
- 2:00 PM Return to the gîte: shower, relaxation, debriefing etc... (buffet and coffee provided).
- 4:30 PM End of the internship
Day 3

Note

Since nature is our daily environment and our tool of the trade, we are the first to want to protect and preserve it. During our sessions, we will be vigilant in ensuring that our trainees also safeguard nature. We will regularly review the rules and regulations to explain, inform, and educate them on the importance of respecting these rules.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 3

Night in a bivouac.

Access

Departure

Ferme "Le Rozel"

Day 1 : 20h00

End of stay

Ferme "Le Rozel"

Day 3 - 16h30

private parking

Go to the starting point

Access by train

Take the train toGare de Sarlat la Caneda

We can arrange a transfer from the train station to the internship location if you wish.

Access by car

Travel to the place of stay with parking available

private parking

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Price details

The price includes

The organization of the stay
A "survival specialist" trainer

The price does not include

Friday night's meal

Options

Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Equipment

Decathlon Travel Partner

The Denis team

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Référence incontournable en France, notre partenaire local est le leader de l'organisation de stages de survie et de "Bushcraft" en milieu naturel. Fort d'une solide réputation dans le domaine de l'aventure extrême, il vous propose une immersion totale centrée sur la compréhension de l'environnement pour mieux s'y intégrer. Encadré par des guides formés à l'école des plus grands baroudeurs, vous apprendrez les réflexes essentiels : monter un abri, allumer un feu, purifier de l'eau, s'orienter ou encore reconnaître les plantes comestibles. Alliant pédagogie et bonne humeur, cette expérience transforme chaque participant en aventurier des temps modernes, capable de faire face à l'imprévu avec les seuls moyens du bord.

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