• Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval
  • Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval
  • Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval
  • Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval
  • Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval
  • Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval
Belgium

Essential survival course Belgium - Viroinval

Réf : QHABKY

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
    Europe / Belgium
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    3.58 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
    English
    French

In a few words

Enjoy a unique immersive experience with our two-day survival course in Belgium . Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, this weekend training program equips you with essential practical skills for life in the great outdoors. Led by experienced instructors , you'll participate in hands-on workshops in the heart of the wilderness .

The program focuses on the essentials of self-reliance: learning how to navigate , find and filter water , light a fire , and build a shelter . You will also discover how to pack your bag efficiently and plan your future explorations in strict compliance with regulations and environmental standards .

Beyond technical skills, this trip emphasizes camaraderie and sharing, especially during evenings around the campfire . At the end of this enriching adventure, you will have gained all the confidence necessary to plan and carry out your own excursions independently .

The highlights

  • Equipment provided
  • Certified outdoor instructor
  • Two days in a pristine wild natural environment
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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.

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 14 people
Languages ​​spoken:
English
French
Marc
  1. SERE Instructor
  2. First Aid Team Member
  3. Crossfit Coach Level 2


Trainer specializing in survival and self-reliance techniques in nature, holding a CQP ARPO or DE AMM diploma.


Management

Security

The training session will proceed even in case of rain.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Welcome and first day of workshops

    • Activity Bushcraft
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    9:00 am: Welcome of participants and introduction of the team. Round table discussion of everyone's expectations and distribution of equipment for the 2 days.

    9:30 am: Departure for the first workshop on orientation and map reading. Each person will take turns leading the group to practice using a compass.

    During this easy hike, we will see:

    1. Survival priorities using the rule of 3 /
    2. Putting together a survival kit: "the 6 Cs" and the kit system
    3. Learn how to carry your bag ergonomically
    4. Using a knife safely for small jobs

    12:00 PM: Lunch (bring your own)

    1:00 PM: Fire regulations, wood preparation, sticking, and fire-making techniques without a lighter or matches. Finding and collecting natural kindling. We will continue in the afternoon with other practical workshops: Finding and filtering water to make it potable, an introduction to botany, learning to identify some edible plants, and choosing a campsite.

    We will arrive at the bivouac site before nightfall (time depending on the season and weather) and we will discuss useful knots and setting up camp for the evening.

    The evening will be a friendly gathering around the campfire, with an opportunity for informal conversation with the leader. We'll also have a recap of the first day. A headlamp hike may be offered to those who are keen.


    Day 1

Note

The meals you bring will be enhanced with the day's harvest. In the evening, we encourage sharing local specialties!

The program is subject to change depending on the season and the weather; the order of the workshops may be reversed for reasons of comfort and pedagogy.

The activity is maintained regardless of the weather, except in the event of a climatic event that jeopardizes the safety of the group.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

Tarp for two, you will learn how to set it up on site

Access

Departure
Rue Coliche, Parking Olloy, 5670, VIROINVAL,
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Rue Coliche, Parking Olloy, 5670, VIROINVAL,
Day 2 - 16h30

Same starting and finishing points


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train togare de treignes

train station located 6km from Viroinval

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

Unguarded public parking

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a qualified outdoor professional (CQP ARPO or DE AMM)
  2. The provision of technical and bivouac equipment
  3. Consumables for bushcraft workshops (cord, firesteel...)
  4. The privatization of a plot of forest for bivouacking

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Meal rations : CHF18.30 / unit
  2. Sleeping bag rental : CHF7.32 / person
  3. 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 provided on site

  1. Survival kit
  2. Tarp
  3. Heavy survival blanket


Equipment to bring

  1. minimum backpack 45L
  2. Water bottles

Clothing to bring

  1. comfortable hiking outfit
  2. a spare pair of socks
  3. Appropriate clothing for the expected weather (poncho, warm clothes...)


The Eléonore Lluna team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Eléonore Lluna team

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Specializing in bushcraft and survival, our partner guides you in learning self-reliance in the wilderness throughout France. This passionate and experienced team offers total immersion courses to relearn ancestral skills in harmony with the environment. With their bilingual expertise (French and English), they also design tailor-made adventures for an unforgettable wilderness and human experience.
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