Nature immersion and bushcraft adventure in Haute Provence
In summary
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Sports
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Duration2 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Var
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions3.58 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
Immerse yourself in the heart of the wilderness during a two-day bushcraft course in Haute Provence. Learn to live in harmony with the environment by discovering essential techniques: orientation, water search and filtration, fire lighting, shelter construction, and the organization of adventures that respect the law and the ecosystem.
Accompanied by passionate instructors, you'll participate in hands-on workshops that will teach you the basics of outdoor living . Each activity, designed to foster your independence, will be a step towards the confidence needed to organize your own adventures. This trip is much more than just training: it's an immersive experience where learning and camaraderie blend around the campfire. Leave with lasting memories, solid skills, and an irresistible urge to explore new horizons. A weekend rich in sharing and adventure awaits, transforming you into a true modern-day explorer !
The highlights
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Evening around the campfire and night bivouacking under a shelter
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Certified outdoor instructor
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Two days in a pristine wild natural environment
Photos
Sport
Level
Bushcraft
The expert's opinion
accessible to all levels.
Management
English
French
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 9am, you will be welcomed by the team, who will present the program and provide you with the necessary materials for the two days. A round table discussion will allow everyone to share their expectations before heading off to the first workshop.
At 9:30 a.m., it's time for practical application with an introduction to orienteering and map reading. You'll use a compass and take turns leading the group. The easy hike is punctuated with essential lessons: survival priorities using the rule of three, creating a survival kit, ergonomic backpack carrying, and the safe use of a knife.
After a packed lunch at noon, the afternoon is dedicated to various workshops: fire regulations, techniques for starting a fire without a lighter or matches, collecting natural tinder, and discovering edible plants. You will also learn how to filter water, choose a bivouac site, and set up camp before nightfall.
The evening, around the campfire, is a time for friendly exchange with the leader, followed by a possible headlamp walk for those who wish.
Day 1 -
Bushcraft workshop and review session
- Activity Bushcraft
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The day begins at 8:00 a.m. with a wake-up call in harmony with nature's rhythm, followed by a shared breakfast around the campfire. After a group debriefing on the night's activities, you'll dismantle camp while adhering to the "leave no trace" principles to respect the environment. The morning workshops focus on key skills: packing your bag, choosing the right equipment for an adventure, and learning how to alert emergency services, stabilize a casualty, and manage hypothermia. You'll also discover the basics of animal tracking. Depending on the time available and weather conditions, the day continues with practical review sessions, either individually or in pairs, to reinforce what you've learned.
The return to the parking lot is scheduled for 4 p.m. for a debriefing and equipment return. The end of the training course is scheduled between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Day 2
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 under improvised collective shelters and under individual natural shelters.
Access
identical starting and finishing points
Go to the starting point
From Marseille: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes via the A51, then the D951.
From Lyon: approximately 3 hours 30 minutes via the A48, then the A51 and the D951.
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
- 24-hour meal ration : CHF18.30 / person
- Sleeping bag rental : CHF5.49 / person
- 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
- survival kit
- tarp
- heavy survival blanket
Equipment to bring
- minimum backpack 45L
- Water bottles
Clothing to bring
- comfortable hiking outfit
- a spare pair of socks
- Appropriate clothing for the expected weather (poncho, warm clothes...)
