Bushcraft and survival weekend (in Dordogne)
In summary
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Sports
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Duration2 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationEurope / France
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AgeFrom 8 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions5.02 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Embark on an extraordinary weekend getaway, alone or with your family, with your camping gear and supplies. These trips are designed to introduce you to wilderness survival skills in a fun and safe way, while still offering a touch of comfort. Open to children from the age of 8 accompanied by their parents, they invite you to become true Robinson Crusoes for a few days. Thanks to teaching methods adapted for the less adventurous, you'll learn real survival techniques and share unforgettable moments in the heart of a wild environment.
The highlights
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Led by bushcraft specialists with twenty years of experience.
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Immersion in the heart of the forest
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Learning and fun (bracing, assembly, knot-tying, knot-making workshop, tanning, ...)
Photos
Sport
Level
Bushcraft
The expert's opinion
These trips are designed to introduce participants to wilderness survival techniques in a fun and safe way, while still offering a touch of comfort. Open to children from the age of 8 accompanied by their parents, they invite you to become true Robinsons for a few days. Thanks to a teaching method adapted for the less adventurous.
Management
French
English
Founder and leader
The "BIG BOSS WHAT"!!!!
With 30 years of travel and experience in the most unlikely corners of the planet,
He toured Europe
on foot. Trained in the school of nature, he has been leading guided hikes for over
For 18 years, he has led survival courses all over the world. He is capable of coaching everyone from seasoned adventurers to children. More than 20,000 people have benefited from his expertise! He is also the author of numerous books on the subject.
With his approach to survival based on understanding the environment to better become part of it, he will show you the tips and all his knowledge to survive "in good spirits".
And finally, he has recently become the Bushcraft ambassador for Decathlon SOLOGNAC.
He has been leading survival courses in the Alps and the Paris region for several years. With 10 years of experience as a scout leader, the forest has become his natural habitat, and he will use his teaching skills to share its secrets with you.
His numerous self-supported treks in both summer and winter, and the hardships he endured, gradually hardened him into various survival skills, which he further developed through his interactions with firefighters and military personnel. A photographer in his spare time, he always carries his camera equipment with him wherever he travels.
He is "always ready" for any outdoor adventure! Underground, on the water or through winding trails.
Program
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Initial contact - immersion in the forest and bushcraft learning
- Activity Bushcraft
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
9:30 am: Meeting and briefing on equipment and essentials to never find yourself in a survival situation.
10:15 am: Start of the hike in the countryside
Harvesting - Gathering edible plants
Environmental observation, fauna, flora, geography
Water exploration and water storage.
12:00: Arrival at the bivouac site - demonstration of fire making without a lighter and practical application.
Raising awareness of the dangers of fire in the wild and reviewing current regulations (and if there is no ban, we will have a small campfire). Practical exercise.
2:00 PM: Setting up the bivouac with your camping equipment and/or building huts using only dead wood - raising awareness of nature protection.
8:00 PM: Preparation of the "trapper's" meal using the day's foraged ingredients and/or food you brought. Making rolls with flour and salt. Sharing impressions of the day.
9:00 PM: Evening gathering around the fire - night walk in the forest
- Animal observation - Stargazing
11:00 PM: Sleeping in the shelters.
Day 1 -
The bushcraft workshops conclude.
- Activity Bushcraft
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
8:00 AM: Wake up and impressions of the night
10:00 AM: First aid awareness session - demonstration and practical application of improvised stretcher construction
11:00 am: Dismantling of shelters and thorough cleaning of the bivouac area.
11:30 am: Map and compass orientation and navigation workshop
Orientation with the sun, topography, ... Self-guided orienteering (without your survival instructor).
1:00 PM: Return to the starting point.
A short activity, workshop, or other event, depending on the weather and the participants' wishes. A recap of the past two days.
Taking into account the remarks and feelings.
Snack provided.
5:00 PM: End of the internship
Day 2
Accommodation
Access
a small brunch is offered at the end of the experience
Go to the starting point
secure parking
Price details
The price includes
- All inclusive
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- a backpack
- tent or tarp (not mandatory)
- sleeping mattress (not mandatory)
- a sleeping bag
- hiking clothes (walking boots, trousers, fleece)
- a spare pair of socks
- rain gear
- a pair of work gloves, a hat
- a water bottle
- a bowl, a spoon and a metal cup
- a headlamp
- a pair of sunglasses
- a knife
- cord
- Saturday and Sunday meals (at your convenience - freeze-dried meals, meat for grilling, fruit, cereal bars, cakes…)
- a garbage bag
- soap and bath towel
- Cameras and GoPros allowed
- Authorized phones
Clothing to bring
- Hiking outfit (walking boots, trousers, fleece)
- A spare pair of socks
- Rain gear
- A pair of gloves, a hat
