• Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn
  • Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn
  • Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn
  • Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn
  • Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn
  • Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn
France

Nature immersion and shamanic survival in Béarn

Réf : YBVVXV

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft , Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    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 / France
  • Age
    From 12 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    2.4 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
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Nestled in the heart of a secluded valley in Béarn , surrounded by ancient forests and unspoiled nature, this retreat offers a complete immersion in the natural world , combining survival skills with a connection to the essential elements . You will learn to find drinking water , build a shelter , identify edible resources, and reconnect with your primal instincts.

Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will also explore a more intuitive and spiritual dimension, inspired by ancestral traditions: Earth , for its stability and abundance; Water , precious and sacred; Fire , powerful and unifying; Air , discreet but essential.

Each element becomes an ally , both concrete and symbolic, through practical workshops and guided rituals. This unique retreat is an experience of profound reconnection with nature, with others, and with oneself, far from the usual routines. A return to the essential, to the rhythm of life.

The highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a wild valley in Béarn, surrounded by ancient forests
  • Learn survival techniques with an expert and caring guide
  • Reconnecting with the elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air through workshops and rituals
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Beginner

Levels

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.

The expert's opinion

all levels

In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 1h30
  • Average distance/day: 2 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 134 m
  • Average daily descent: 67 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 14 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Jérome

Jérôme was trained in survival skills and techniques by Denis Tribaudeau's team. In addition, he is a down-to-earth business owner with a unique distinction: he is a highly initiated practitioner of shamanism and offers to immerse you in his world.

Jérôme was trained in survival skills and techniques by Denis Tribaudeau's team. In addition, he is a down-to-earth business owner with a unique distinction: he is a highly initiated practitioner of shamanism and offers to immerse you in his world.

Management

Security

no risk
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Initial contact

    • Activity Trekking
    • Duration of the activity 2h
    • Distance 2 km
    • Positive elevation gain 200 m
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    From 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM: Arrival of trainees

    Meet at the base camp, located 30 minutes from Oloron, at the designated meeting point. The instructor will welcome you to:


    1. Get in touch and set up your tent (bring your own equipment, the tent and Friday evening meal are not provided).
    2. Dinner (meal not provided).
    3. To present what a survival situation is and to introduce shamanic practice.
    4. Prepare the equipment and conduct a briefing on the fundamental principles of survival: priority management, hazard identification, objective setting, etc.



    Parking is available on site, as well as the possibility of setting up a basic tent.


    Late arrival

    Arrival is possible until 11:00 PM. However, if you arrive after 9:30 PM, you will not be able to benefit from the initial briefing provided by the trainer.


    Day 1

Note

Since nature is our daily environment and our tool of the trade, we are the first to want to protect and preserve it. During our sessions, we will be vigilant in ensuring that our trainees also safeguard nature. We will regularly review the rules and regulations to explain, inform, and educate them on the importance of respecting these rules.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent

we will take a tarpaulin in case of rain

Access

Departure
A 30 minutes d'OLORON dans le Béarn
Day 1 : 20h00
End of stay
A 30 minutes d'OLORON dans le Béarn
Day 3 - 16h30

the road is a path in itself towards the practice of shamanism

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Access by car
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parking next to a gîte

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Everything is included

The price does not include

  1. your tent at the campsite and Friday night dinner

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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The Denis team
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The Denis team

4.8/5 (78 reviews) • 82 stays
Référence incontournable en France, notre partenaire local est le leader de l'organisation de stages de survie et de "Bushcraft" en milieu naturel. Fort d'une solide réputation dans le domaine de l'aventure extrême, il vous propose une immersion totale centrée sur la compréhension de l'environnement pour mieux s'y intégrer. Encadré par des guides formés à l'école des plus grands baroudeurs, vous apprendrez les réflexes essentiels : monter un abri, allumer un feu, purifier de l'eau, s'orienter ou encore reconnaître les plantes comestibles. Alliant pédagogie et bonne humeur, cette expérience transforme chaque participant en aventurier des temps modernes, capable de faire face à l'imprévu avec les seuls moyens du bord.
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