• Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
  • Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days
Vanoise Massif / Savoy

Cold Weather Survival Course in Savoie - 3 days

Réf : QKIGWE

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Vanoise Massif / Savoy
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    2.4 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

Immerse yourself in a snowy environment to acquire the essential skills of winter survival . Over three days, you will learn how to navigate, find shelter, stay warm, and hydrate , while anticipating the risks associated with cold and altitude . This course also prepares you to organize a safe bivouac , manage the wait for rescue, and move effectively in snowy terrain. Guided by a specialist, you will progress in a supportive atmosphere, combining practical application with technical learning . Physically accessible, this trip can become quite challenging depending on the weather conditions : a formative adventure, ideal for those who wish to strengthen their self-reliance in the mountains and experience an extraordinary challenge .

The highlights

  • Survival course in a snowy environment
  • Night in an unusual shelter (quinzee, Jurassic shelter, cold pit)
  • demanding internship
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Intermediate

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 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

This course is physically accessible, but physiologically and mentally demanding: depending on the weather conditions, temperatures can drop to -12/-15°C at night. Prepare yourself with all your motivation to face a true adventure!

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Certified guide (CQP) in local hiking and orientation, First aid in remote areas level 2, PSC1

Management

Security

A warm spot (heated tent + unheated shelter in a solid building) is accessible during the experience in case of fatigue or cold.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Arrival

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    The meeting point is at 5 PM in the town of Planay (73350) in the small parking lot in front of the church. After introductions, we'll begin with a bag check. We will provide all the necessary equipment for the three days.

    We then set off for a moderate snowshoe hike, punctuated by workshops spread over the 3 days.


    The evening takes place around the campfire and provides an opportunity to discuss any topics you'd like to explore further. The first night will be spent in a tipi, communal tents, or under a tarp, depending on your preference.

    Day 1

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent

Access

Departure
commune de Planay (73350)
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
commune de Planay (73350)
Day 3 - 14h30

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Access by car
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Management
  2. Provision of equipment
  3. Educational materials
  4. Snowshoe rental included
  5. Snow shovels

The price does not include

  1. Meal
  2. Travel to the meeting point

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Eléonore Lluna team
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The Eléonore Lluna team

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