• Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
  • Survival course 1 hour from Lyon
Jura

Survival course 1 hour from Lyon

4,4/5 (8 reviews)
Réf : CYGYGA

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Burgundy-Franche-Comté / Jura
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    3 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

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our two-day course in the Ain region, just one hour from Geneva, Lyon and Bourg en Bresse!

Bushcraft is the "art of the woods," the art of living more simply in nature. Discover the essential skills for outdoor living: navigation, finding and filtering water, packing your bag, lighting a fire, building a shelter, how to plan your adventures while respecting the law and the environment, and much more. Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on workshops on wilderness survival techniques. By the end of the weekend, you'll be ready to confidently plan your own getaways. Join us for an enriching experience combining training, adventure, and camaraderie around the campfire.

Prepare for memorable moments and to acquire practical skills for your future outdoor explorations.

The highlights

  • Equipment provided
  • Certified outdoor instructor
  • A magical bivouac area near a stream and a true bushcraft camp
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Beginner

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 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

Rich and dense content which allows beginners as well as experienced users to learn and practice, or even discover new techniques!

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 14 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Julien

Julien is one of our bushcraft experts! Holding a CQP ARPO qualification, he also leads expeditions.

Trainer specializing in survival and self-reliance techniques in nature, holding a CQP ARPO or DE AMM diploma.

Management

Security

The training course will proceed even in case of rain. However, in the event of a major weather event that jeopardizes the group's safety, it may be postponed.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Welcome and first day of workshops

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

    9:00 am: Welcome of participants and introduction of the team. Round table discussion of everyone's expectations and distribution of equipment for the 2 days.


    9:30 am: Departure for the first workshop on orientation and map reading. Each person will take turns leading the group to practice using a compass.

    During this easy hike, we will see:

    1. Survival priorities using the rule of 3 /
    2. Putting together a survival kit: "the 6 Cs" and the kit system
    3. Learn how to carry your bag ergonomically
    4. Using a knife safely for small jobs


    12:00 PM: Lunch (bring your own)


    1:00 PM: Fire regulations, wood preparation, sticking, and fire-making techniques without a lighter or matches. Finding and collecting natural kindling. We will continue in the afternoon with other practical workshops: Finding and filtering water to make it potable, an introduction to botany, learning to identify some edible plants, and choosing a campsite.


    We will arrive at the bivouac site before nightfall (time depending on the season and weather) and we will discuss useful knots and setting up camp for the evening.

    The evening will be a friendly gathering around the campfire, with an opportunity for informal conversation with the leader. We'll also review the first day. A headlamp hike may be offered to those who are keen.

    Day 1

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 / Tent - Day 1

Bivouac under tarp (provided) on a private forest plot in the heart of a forest massif.

Access

Departure
Commune De Brenod
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Parking De Brenod
Day 2 - 16h30

Same starting and ending point

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de la Cluse,Gare de Brillon,Gare du Pond d'ainOrGare d'Amberieu-en-Bugey

A WhatsApp group has been set up to facilitate carpooling.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

free public parking

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Price details

The price includes

  • Supervision by a qualified outdoor professional (CQP ARPO or DE AMM)
  • The provision of technical and bivouac equipment
  • Consumables for bushcraft workshops (cord, firesteel...)
  • The privatization of a plot of forest for bivouacking

The price does not include

  • Transportation to the meeting point

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Meals in the form of survival rations : CHF19.00 / unit
  2. Sleeping bag : CHF5.70 / unit
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,4/5
(8 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
C

CHRISTIAN

april 2026
Translated from French
Great, just needs a little more walking...
Published on 14/04/2026
L

Laura

may 2025
Translated from French
Good experience, I learned quite a lot over the weekend
Published on 21/05/2025
S

Stéphanie

august 2024
Translated from French
Our guide Julien was very professional; we felt safe and received excellent advice. Navigation, fire-making, and water filtration are now within our capabilities. Thank you again for this survival course.
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
Published on 05/09/2024

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,4/5
(8 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
C

CHRISTIAN

april 2026
Translated from French
Great, just needs a little more walking...
Published on 14/04/2026
L

Laura

may 2025
Translated from French
Good experience, I learned quite a lot over the weekend
Published on 21/05/2025
S

Stéphanie

august 2024
Translated from French
Our guide Julien was very professional; we felt safe and received excellent advice. Navigation, fire-making, and water filtration are now within our capabilities. Thank you again for this survival course.
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
Published on 05/09/2024
e

edgard

august 2024
Translated from French
The internship met the advertised description and expectations; Kaio Experiences agency is highly recommended.
Published on 03/09/2024
L

Laura

july 2024
Published on 30/07/2024
L

Lucie

april 2024
Translated from French
During my travels, I learned how to use a map and compass. That's going to be useful now because before, I had no sense of direction. I also did a lot of hiking with a large backpack, and luckily, I really enjoy sports. It was difficult at first, but I managed. But what I enjoyed most was learning how to build a shelter with a short rope and a large tarp, not to mention how to make a fire with a firesteel. I love adventure, and I enjoyed this experience immensely.
  • Lucie
  • Lucie
  • Lucie
Published on 22/04/2024
C

Christophe

april 2024
Translated from French
NICKEL
Published on 22/04/2024
M

Marie

april 2024
Translated from French
A really great survival course near Lyon. A very enriching experience, good exchanges and super interesting workshops that will allow me to go camping with more peace of mind.
Published on 15/04/2024
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