• Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
  • Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region
Ile-de-France

Bushcraft and survival weekend in the Ile de France region

Réf : MHYKMI

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft
  • Duration
    2 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
    France / Ile-de-France
  • Age
    From 8 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    6.66 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

Experience an adventure in the great outdoors during an unusual weekend getaway, accessible solo or with family . Equipped with your provisions and camping gear, learn to become true Robinsons during this fun introduction to the fundamentals of survival .

Designed for children aged 8 and up , accompanied by their parents, this trip prioritizes a reassuring and age- appropriate teaching approach , perfect for those less adventurous. While maintaining a degree of comfort , this safe introduction allows you to master genuine traditional survival techniques within a pristine wilderness environment .

Beyond the technical learning, this nature getaway is the perfect opportunity to share deeply emotional moments . An immersive and original break to reconnect with what truly matters and experience an unforgettable journey of total immersion .

The highlights

  • Led by bushcraft specialists with twenty years of experience
  • Immersion in the heart of the forest
  • Learning and fun (bracing, assembly, knot-tying, knot-making workshop, tanning, ...)
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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.

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

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 6 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Denis

With 30 years of travel and experience in the most unlikely corners of the planet, he has walked around Europe. Trained in the school of nature, he has been leading trips 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".


Remi

Management

Security

Internship location: private and completely secure
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Initial contact - immersion in the forest and bushcraft learning

    • Activity Bushcraft
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • 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

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

Access

Departure
Dans les Yvelines, France
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Montalet le bois
Day 2 - 17h00

Private wood

Go to the starting point

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Secure parking

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Management
  2. Night in a bivouac

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Meals

Options

  1. 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

  1. a backpack
  2. tent or tarp (not mandatory)
  3. sleeping mattress (not mandatory)
  4. a sleeping bag
  5. hiking outfit (walking boots, trousers, fleece)
  6. a spare pair of socks
  7. rain gear
  8. a pair of work gloves, a hat
  9. a water bottle
  10. a bowl, a spoon and a metal cup
  11. a headlamp
  12. a pair of sunglasses
  13. a knife
  14. cord
  15. Saturday and Sunday meals (at your convenience - freeze-dried meals, meat for grilling, fruit, cereal bars, cakes…)
  16. a garbage bag
  17. soap and bath towel
  18. Cameras and GoPros allowed
  19. authorized phones

Clothing to bring

  • Hiking outfit (walking boots, trousers, fleece)
  • A spare pair of socks
  • Rain gear
  • A pair of gloves, a hat
The Denis team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Denis team

4.8/5 (40 reviews) • 41 stays
A leading name in France, our local partner is the leader in organizing survival and bushcraft courses in natural environments. With a solid reputation in the field of extreme adventure, they offer a total immersion focused on understanding the environment to better integrate into it. Led by guides trained by the greatest adventurers, you will learn essential skills: building a shelter, lighting a fire, purifying water, navigating, and even identifying edible plants. Combining effective teaching with a friendly atmosphere, this experience transforms each participant into a modern-day adventurer, capable of facing the unexpected with only the resources at hand.
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