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Cold weather survival course in the Jura mountains, in an igloo

Name: Cold weather survival course in the Jura mountains, in an igloo
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

5/5 (4 reviews)

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Cold weather survival course in the Jura mountains, in an igloo

In summary

Sports

Bushcraft , Hiking / Trekking
Duration
2 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
Burgundy-Franche-Comté / Jura
Age
From the age of 18
CO₂-Emissions
10.2 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

Come and try a mini bushcraft adventure in the Jura mountains during the heart of winter ! For two days and one night, you'll discover the basic techniques for surviving in the winter wilderness . During this course, you'll learn how to light a fire without a lighter or matches on snow, how to build an igloo to protect yourself from the elements and sleep dry, how to find food and drinking water in nature, and much more! Experienced instructors will accompany you throughout the experience to ensure maximum safety and a truly memorable time. You'll leave this adventure with greater confidence in your wilderness survival skills and unforgettable memories!

The highlights

On the high plateaus of the Jura, flat and wooded terrain
With the French leader in (survival) in nature
Teaching authentic ancestral techniques

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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

Anyone can do this course. No prior level is required.

Management

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

Languages spoken:

🇫🇷

French

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

Beginning of the "extreme cold" micro-adventure
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- 9:30 am Meeting at the village of Les Moussières 39310 or another location within 10 km depending on weather conditions.
Equipment preparation and mental preparation for survival - Briefing on the fundamental principles of survival in cold and snow (what is a survival situation? priorities, dangers, objectives, etc... task allocation - awareness of the risks of cold on the body - how to combat the cold... - Introduction to wilderness navigation techniques, vegetation observation, stress management, foraging, etc... 7:30 am Wake-up: breakfast - Briefing on the fundamental principles of survival in cold and snow (what is a survival situation? priorities, dangers, objectives, etc... task allocation - awareness of the risks of cold on the body - how to combat the cold?...
- 12:00 Arrival at the bivouac site:
(Cedar and spruce forest...) Choosing a suitable location for setting up camp. Learning how to make a fire (the 3 basic techniques without matches or a lighter... depending on the weather). Practical exercise and review of the law.
- 12:30 Learning the various techniques for building a bivouac in a snowy region (igloo, tree shelter, molded dome shelter, trench shelter, snow cave... depending on the weather). Division of tasks.
- 3:30 pm Learning how to make drinking water: Making a device to collect or purify water.
- 4:30 pm Learning how to make homemade weapons (bow, arrow, harpoon, traps etc... depending on the weather) and a reminder of the regulations on trapping and hunting.
- 5:30 PM Departure of an expedition:
If there is some time left - Gathering edible plants and fruits, learning hunting and fishing techniques, collecting edible insects, setting traps, etc...
- 6:30 pm Meal around the fire consisting solely of the fruits of the afternoon's fishing, hunting and gathering.
- 8:00 PM Evening gathering: storytelling, impressions, group cohesion, review of the various techniques learned during the day. Recognition of the different constellations to learn how to orient oneself using the stars.
- 10:30 PM Bedtime
Day 1
The conclusion of the "extreme cold" micro-adventure
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
7:00 AM Wake-up
- 7:30 AM Departure for an expedition: collecting plants and insects. Collection of distilled water from the previous day... weather permitting
- 8:30 am Meal around the fire: sharing stories and impressions from the night, group cohesion, review of the various techniques learned. Introduction to first aid and stretcher construction.
- 09:30 Introduction to recognizing the tracks of forest animals.
- 10:30 am Camp dismantling: site restoration. Raising awareness about respecting the environment.
- 11:00 Departure from the bivouac: orientation in the open countryside with map and compass.
- 12:30 - 13:30 Return to the gîte: meal (tartiflette or other), refreshments, debriefing etc...
- 4:30 PM End of the internship
Day 2

Note

Trainee reception: The day before the training, it will be possible to book accommodation near the starting point of the course. Just ask us and we'll give you all the information.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

Staying in a gîte (hostel) the first night, in the heart of the Haut-Jura natural park, then bivouacking for the rest of the adventure.

Access

Departure

Les Moussières 39310

Day 1 : 09h30

End of stay

Les Moussières 39310

Day 2 - 09h30

We can provide you with information on the different options for reaching the internship location.

Go to the starting point

Access by train

Take the train toGare de Saint Claude Gare d'Oyonnax

We also encourage you to carpool with other trainees.

Access by car

Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Large, snow-cleared parking lot

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Price details

The price includes

The return meal on Sunday afternoon
The organization of the stay
A "survival specialist" trainer

The price does not include

Transportation to get there
Other personal expenses

Options

Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Equipment

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5/5

(4 reviews)

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Romain

february 2026

Translated from French

I loved this cold-weather survival course in the Jura Mountains. The program, directly connected to nature, was fantastic. Xavier is an exceptional guide—a great teacher, friendly, and passionate. I learned so much and hope to use this experience for my future outings.

Published on 10/02/2026

Clément

february 2025

Translated from French

An unusual but enriching experience, where you are immersed in nature in precarious conditions (no food, cut off from the world, an unknown group, minimalist equipment...) but which are incredibly enriching.

The variety of activities, the guide's knowledge of the area and techniques make this trip a real plus where you learn to build an igloo, orient yourself on a map and make a fire to survive!

If you are (well) prepared and (well) equipped, this course is a real opening to the world and to yourself.

Published on 11/02/2025

Sarah

february 2024

Published on 10/03/2024

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The Denis team

4.8/5 (78 reviews) • 82 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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