Immersion in nature: 3 days of self-sufficiency in the Paris region
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationFrance / Ile-de-France
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions6.19 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Immerse yourself in nature with this 3-day, 2-night course designed to teach you how to live in complete self-sufficiency, without modern equipment. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll participate in hands-on workshops that will introduce you to the basics of survival: navigating without a compass, natural water filtration, fire-starting techniques, and building rudimentary shelters . Each activity is designed to maximize your self-reliance while respecting the environment.
This unique experience goes beyond learning: evenings around the campfire offer moments of sharing and camaraderie, perfect for forging connections with other participants. You'll develop essential skills while reconnecting deeply with nature. By the end of this course, you'll have gained solid confidence to explore the outdoors, ready to take on new challenges in the wilderness. This trip is an ideal opportunity to push your limits , discover your inner resources, and leave with unforgettable memories.
The highlights
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Professional equipment made available
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Professional supervision for optimal safety
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Immerse yourself in nature for a complete escape.
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Sport
Level
Bushcraft
The expert's opinion
Who is this course for? It is for anyone who has already participated in a survival course, or who has a good foundation, whether you want to push yourself further, test yourself after a previous course or prepare for a challenging adventure, alone or in a team.
Management
French
English
Program
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Welcome and first day of workshops
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
At 12pm, you will be welcomed and the team will introduce themselves, followed by a discussion about everyone's expectations. You will then set off on a short walk interspersed with practical workshops: learning survival skills, preparing essential kits, lighting a fire with a firesteel, and an introduction to foraging to prepare the evening meal.
In the afternoon, you arrive at the bivouac site to set up camp. You learn about the principles of thermal regulation and how to build a communal shelter that allows you to sleep without sleeping bags. Preparing the sleeping area, storing firewood for the night, and other tasks will keep you busy before dinner.
The evening takes place in a friendly atmosphere around the fire, with free exchanges and a review of the day's lessons.
Day 1 -
Bushcraft day
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This day is dedicated to a more intense hike, focused on water resupply and navigation without a compass. You will participate in a practical workshop to learn how to filter and purify water without specialized equipment.
Back at camp, you build individual or paired shelters. Those who wish to isolate themselves can set up their shelter in a neighboring area, for an immersive experience in nature, almost as if you were alone in the world.
Before the meal, you discover seasonal edible plants, which will enrich a simple dinner of chapatis, broth, and the day's harvest. You spend a second night in your shelter, still without equipment.
Day 2 -
Last day of bushcraft
- Activity Bushcraft
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
At sunrise, a thorough debriefing session allows you to evaluate the individual shelters: what worked well and what can be improved. Afterwards, you participate in cleaning up the campsite, following the "leave no trace" principle to ensure you leave no trace of your presence. The morning is dedicated to reviewing the lessons learned in previous days, with a demonstration of fire-starting by friction using the kits prepared the day before. Return to the parking area is scheduled for noon, with a debriefing over a snack. Optionally, you can conclude the experience with a local meal at a nearby inn, where a hot shower awaits you before hitting the road again.
Day 3
Note
Meals will be very simple and consist of what we forage for that day. The goal is to experience self-sufficiency in nature as closely as possible. We will, however, suggest that you bring some food in your lunch bag.
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 under improvised collective shelters and under individual natural shelters.
Access
identical starting and finishing points
Go to the starting point
From Paris: approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to Malesherbes train station
From Lyon: approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to Malesherbes train station
From Paris: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Buthiers via the A6, then the D152
From Lyon: approximately 4 hours 50 minutes to Buthiers via the A6, then the D152
Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a qualified outdoor professional
- Bivouac in a communal shelter
- The provision of technical equipment
- Consumables for bushcraft workshops
- The privatization of a plot of forest for bivouacking
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Meals
- The sleeping bag
Options
- 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
- The marcasite kit
- Rope if needed
- A firesteel for the first day
Equipment to bring
- A knife
- A small backpack
- A water bottle
- A metal cup for use on the fire
- A sachet containing 150g of flour and a pinch of salt
- 2 bouillon cubes
Clothing to bring
- Walking shoes
- Sports T-shirts
- Polar
- Hiking pants
- A jacket
- A down jacket
- Change of clothes
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