• Rafting adventure in the Marais Poitevin
  • Rafting adventure in the Marais Poitevin
  • Rafting adventure in the Marais Poitevin
  • Rafting adventure in the Marais Poitevin
  • Rafting adventure in the Marais Poitevin
La Rochelle

Rafting adventure in the Marais Poitevin

5/5 (2 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Bushcraft
    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
    Charente-Maritime / La Rochelle
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    10.2 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

Let yourself be swept away by this unique adventure in France: a rafting trip in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, complete with an unforgettable night under the stars. You'll feel like you've been transported to a tropical jungle. Build your own raft and set off on an adventure along the canals of the Green Venice. This experience offers a true escape, an invitation to get away from it all right on your doorstep. Don't miss this opportunity to live an unforgettable experience, camp on the banks of the marsh, prepare a meal over a campfire, and immerse yourself in nature for a moment of total disconnection, drifting along the waterways.

The highlights

  • In the heart of the Marais Poitevin, away from the main tourist routes
  • You will build your own raft
  • Total immersion in nature
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Intermediate

Levels

Bushcraft
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 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.

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.

Program

Day 1
Day 2

  • Welcoming participants, building the raft

    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Let yourself be swept away by an exceptional day in the heart of nature! Meet at 9:30 am for a warm welcome and a briefing on the experience that awaits you. At 10:00 am, it's time for the team-building workshop where you'll construct group rafts to set off on the canoes. At noon, the hike will begin. Foraging, gathering, and navigating obstacles will allow you to observe the fauna, flora, and geography of the surrounding environment. You'll then arrive at the bivouac site where you'll learn how to make a fire, prepare shelters, trap (with a reminder of the regulations in force regarding trapping and fires in France), and prepare a meal. In the early evening, you'll enjoy a delicious meal made with the fruits of your foraging and hunting, while sharing your impressions of the day. Finally, at 11:00 pm, you can settle comfortably into the shelters for a night under the stars.

    Day 1

Note

This course is only open to people who know how to swim.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
Night in a bivouac.

Access

Departure
170 Chemin Du Verdonnier, 79460 Magné.
Day 1
End of stay
170 Chemin Du Verdonnier, 79460 Magné.
Day 2

Go to the starting point

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
Near Niort, 170 chemin du Verdonnier, 79460 Magné.
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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 the meeting point

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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5/5
(2 reviews)
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Emeric

april 2024
Published on 29/04/2024
L

Laetitia

july 2023
Translated from French

Good morning,
The stay met my expectations exactly.
However, in the equipment list provided by Decathlon, these items were not mentioned by the organizer. The organizer had to lend me equipment that I hadn't been able to bring.
This did not prevent my stay.
However, it is best to make sure you have an accurate description from the organizer.
Best regards

Published on 23/08/2023

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(2 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
E

Emeric

april 2024
Published on 29/04/2024
L

Laetitia

july 2023
Translated from French

Good morning,
The stay met my expectations exactly.
However, in the equipment list provided by Decathlon, these items were not mentioned by the organizer. The organizer had to lend me equipment that I hadn't been able to bring.
This did not prevent my stay.
However, it is best to make sure you have an accurate description from the organizer.
Best regards

Published on 23/08/2023
The Denis team
Decathlon Travel Partner

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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