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Micro-adventure in the heart of the Landes wilderness

Name: Micro-adventure in the heart of the Landes wilderness
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

5/5 (3 reviews)

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Micro-adventure in the heart of the Landes wilderness

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
New Aquitaine / Landes
Age
From the age of 18
CO₂-Emissions
10.24 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 learn the basics and essential skills for surviving in the wilderness during a 2-day micro-adventure with an overnight bivouac. The program includes building a shelter, finding water and food, lighting a fire without matches, navigating without a compass, and much more! Led by survival experts, you'll be guided through all the key moments to make this a truly unique experience. A breath of fresh air far from the city and a little closer to the stars . By the end of the course, you'll know yourself better!

The highlights

Learning to reconnect with nature by learning to recognize it again
Complete immersion in nature in a private and secure location
With a team with 20 years of experience in the field

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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

Everyone can undertake this adventure in the largest forest in Europe.

In figures

Trekking

Average duration/day: 2h30
Average distance/day: 2 km

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

Introduction to basic skills
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Distance 2 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
During this day, you will discover the local flora and fauna while learning to forage for edible plants and find water. You will also learn how to build a fire without a lighter and construct your own shelter from dead wood for the night. Finally, you will prepare a "trapper's" meal with the day's foraged ingredients before spending an unforgettable evening around a campfire, observing the stars and nocturnal animals! You will also be made aware of the rules and regulations for respecting nature and the laws to avoid making mistakes during your outdoor excursions.
Day 1
Raising awareness of first aid and wilderness navigation techniques
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
During this second day, you will be introduced to first aid techniques and learn how to make makeshift stretchers and transport injured people. You will learn how to navigate using a map and compass, as well as the sun's position. Then, in the early afternoon, a self-guided orienteering course will be offered to return to the farm, where a snack will be provided.
Day 2

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

You sleep in the forest in a bivouac.

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent

Access

Departure

Campet

Day 1 : 09h30

End of stay

Campet

Day 2 - 16h30

Separation, between 4pm and 6pm depending on the weather.

Go to the starting point

Access by car

Travel to the place of stay with parking available

private parking

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Price details

The price includes

The organization of the stay
A "survival specialist" trainer

The price does not include

Transportation to get there

Options

Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

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5/5

(3 reviews)

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Dominic

september 2025

Translated from French

For anyone who loves nature and the outdoors, an unforgettable experience. I would do it again without hesitation.

Published on 30/09/2025

Franck

may 2024

Published on 03/06/2024

Bruno

march 2024

Published on 01/04/2024

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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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Micro-adventure in the heart of the Landes wilderness