• Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
  • Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne
Dordogne

Canoeing and wild camping on the Vézère river in the Dordogne

Réf : ONATIW

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft , Kayaking and Canoeing
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    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
    New Aquitaine / Dordogne
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    3.17 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

Less than two hours from Bordeaux , embark on a canoe trip through the heart of the unspoiled Vézère Valley . For two days, let yourself drift with the river's gentle currents and experience total immersion in nature . As evening falls, set up camp by the water and savor the simplicity of a night under the stars. This trip is an invitation to reconnect with the essentials: making a fire, filtering water, building shelter, cooking over embers ... Guided by passionate instructors , you'll learn the basics of bushcraft , the art of living in the woods with self-sufficiency and respect for the environment. In a friendly and supportive atmosphere, you'll develop your skills while exploring a still wild and authentic territory. A true escape , a blend of gentle adventure and survival training , to awaken the trapper within you.

The highlights

  • Canoe trip through the heart of the Vézère valley, between prehistory and castles
  • Camping by the water and a magical night under the stars
  • Introduction to bushcraft with passionate guides
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Intermediate

Levels

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 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

Anyone can do this internship.

In figures

Canoeing / Kayaking

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 6 km

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 6 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
jeremy

E-canoe, AMM and wilderness survival expert

Management

Security

Perfect safety on and off the water
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Off on an adventure!

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 12km
    • Activity Canoeing / Kayaking
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Distance 6 km
    • Activity Bushcraft
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    From 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: trainees are welcomed by the trainer at the base camp, located at the Le Rozel farm (municipality of Saint-Geniès – 24590), with the possibility of parking and basic sleeping on site.


    Arrival is possible until 11:00 PM. However, if you arrive after 9:30 PM, you will not be able to benefit from the initial briefing provided by your trainer.


    The early evening program includes: initial contact, presentation of what a survival situation is, preparation of equipment and briefing on the fundamental principles (priority management, dangers, objectives, etc.).


    Friday evening's meal is not provided.


    From 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: independent time — setting up your sleeping arrangements and getting to know each other.

    Day 1

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 applicable rules and laws to explain, inform, and educate them on the importance of respecting them.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent

Access

Departure
La Ferme "Le Rozel" Sur La Commune De St Geniès 24290
Day 1 : 20h00
End of stay
La Ferme "Le Rozel" Sur La Commune De St Geniès 24290
Day 4 - 14h30
depending on the weather.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Sarlat

we can pick you up at Sarlat train station

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

secure parking

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Nights in a bivouac
  2. Morning coffee
  3. Canoe rentals
  4. 1 "survival specialist" trainer

The price does not include

  • Transportation to get there
  • Drinks (sodas, alcoholic beverages, etc.)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Denis team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Denis team

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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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