Intensive survival course in Brittany
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationBrittany / Ille-et-Vilaine
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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
Experience a 3-day, 2-night immersion in the heart of the Brocéliande forest in Brittany, near Rennes, to discover the fundamentals of wilderness survival without equipment . This intensive course teaches you how to adapt to the environment using only natural resources .
Guided by experienced instructors , you will participate in practical workshops to acquire essential skills: navigation in the wilderness , water search and filtration , fire starting without equipment , construction of natural shelters , and understanding the wild environment. Each exercise aims to develop your self-reliance , observation skills , and ability to prioritize in survival situations .
Throughout this immersive experience, you'll also share convivial moments around the campfire , fostering exchange and collective learning. This adventure is ideal for those who wish to build their confidence in the great outdoors and discover skills useful for preparing for future outdoor expeditions .
An accessible and educational internship to learn how to manage with the essentials , in the heart of a wild and legendary territory.
The highlights
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An intense experience from which you will emerge with a new perspective on nature.
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In the heart of the Brocéliande forest
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The right balance to push your limits and learn in a supportive environment.
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Sport
Level
Bushcraft
The expert's opinion
Highly motivated intermediate to advanced
Management
French
English
Survival instructor passionate about bushcraft and adventure
Cutler and leather craftsman
Qualified supervisor: CQP ARPO or DE AMM
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
12:00: Welcome of participants and presentation of the team. Round table discussion of everyone's expectations.
We set off for a short hike with a few workshops reviewing survival priorities, preparing survival kits, and starting a fire with a firesteel for the first day. There will also be a short module on foraging to ensure a basic meal for the evening.
We will arrive at the bivouac site quite early in the afternoon to set up camp: without equipment, everything takes longer! For this first night, we will put into practice the principles of thermal regulation reviewed earlier with a communal shelter optimized for sleeping without sleeping bags.
From the sleeping area to storing the wood for the night, the afternoon will be very busy.
The evening will be a friendly gathering around the campfire, with an opportunity for informal discussion with the leader. A recap of the first day will follow.
Day 1 -
Bushcraft day
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This second day will be more intensive in terms of walking. The goal will be to replenish our water supplies and practice navigation without a compass. This time will also include a workshop on water filtration and purification without equipment.
Then we'll return to the campsite to set up individual or paired shelters, as you prefer. Those who wish can "isolate" themselves to build their shelter in a neighboring plot to feel like they're alone in the world!
We'll revisit some edible plants, depending on the season, to enhance the simple evening meal of chapatis and broth. All of this will be complemented by the day's harvest.
Fire by percussion.
The second night will again be spent without equipment.
Day 2 -
Last day of bushcraft
- Activity Bushcraft
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A detailed debriefing of the night's experience, where we will take advantage of everyone's shelters to understand what worked well and what can be optimized.
Day 3
Note
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
20 minutes from Rennes!
Go to the starting point
A WhatsApp group has been set up to make carpooling easier! Less fatigue, less expense, more environmentally friendly, and above all, so much more fun!
Free, unguarded parking; easy parking
Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a qualified outdoor professional
- The provision of technical equipment
- Consumables for bushcraft workshops (marcasite...)
- The privatization of a plot of forest for bivouacking
- The simple evening meal on day 2 was based on the day's harvest.
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Meals
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
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
- Marcasite kit
- Rope if needed
- Firesteel for the first day
Equipment to bring
- 1 knife
- 1 small backpack
- 1 gourd
- 1 metal cup for use on the fire
- 1 sachet containing 150g of flour and a pinch of salt
- 2 bouillon cubes
Clothing to bring
Your clothing must be suitable for life in the forest :
- Durable clothing made of natural, non-synthetic materials (synthetic clothing may be damaged by fire)
- A pair of walking shoes , high-top or low-top, preferably waterproof, but above all comfortable and already broken in: avoid brand new shoes. Trail running shoes can also be suitable.
- A spare pair of socks
- A change of clothes to leave in the car for the return trip if you wish.
The 3-layer principle allows for the management of almost all situations:
- a long-sleeved base layer in breathable fabric (hollow fibers) and merino or thermal leggings
- a warm fleece jacket, durable hiking pants
- A windproof, waterproof, and breathable jacket such as Gore-Tex. If you take a down jacket, bring a loose-fitting cotton overshirt to protect yourself from embers.
