In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationNew Aquitaine / Dordogne
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions14.96 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Come and try a bushcraft micro-adventure in the Périgord Noir ! Over 3 days and 2 nights, you'll discover the basic techniques for living in the wild forest. During this course, you'll learn how to light a fire without a lighter or matches, build a shelter to protect yourself from the elements, find food and drinking water in nature, and much more ! Our experienced instructors will accompany you throughout the experience to guarantee maximum safety and ensure you have a fantastic and memorable time. You'll leave this adventure with greater confidence in your wilderness survival skills and unforgettable memories! The perfect adventure for an unusual night and a meal cooked over a campfire !
The highlights
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In a forest near the Lascaux cave
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With the French leader in wilderness survival
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Relaxed atmosphere just a stone's throw from the fortified castles of Périgord
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Sport
Level
Bushcraft
The expert's opinion
No prerequisites are required for this internship.
In figures
Trekking
- Average duration/day: 2h
- Average distance/day: 2 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 100 m
- Average daily descent: 100 m
Management
French
Program
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Participant reception
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 2h02
- Distance 2 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Welcome of participants by the trainer at the base camp (Ferme du Rozel, Saint-Geniès – 24590).
Parking available on site and basic accommodation provided.
⚠️ Arrivals are possible until 11:00 PM. However, any arrival after 9:30 PM will not allow you to attend the initial briefing.
Early evening program:
- Initial contact and presentation of the internship.
- Introduction to survival situations.
- Preparing the equipment.
- Briefing on the fundamentals: priorities, dangers, objectives, etc.
Friday evening's meal is not included.
9:30pm – 11:00pm: Free time — setting up sleeping arrangements and discussions between trainees.
Day 1 -
Introduction to basic skills
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
07:30: Wake-up – breakfast (coffee provided) and preparation (stress management).
08:30: Departure from base camp:
- Introduction to orienteering in the great outdoors.
- Observation of vegetation and identification of edible or toxic plants/fruits.
- Water collection and transport.
- Identifying animal tracks.
12:00: Arrival at the bivouac site (chestnut, pine and oak forest).
- Choosing a suitable location.
- Shelter assembly techniques and principles.
- Learning how to light a fire (5 basic techniques without matches or a lighter).
- Division of tasks and reminder of regulations (campfire possible if authorized).
3:30 PM: Techniques for purifying and producing drinking water.
4:30 pm: Making and handling homemade weapons and traps (bow, arrow, etc.) + legal reminder on trapping and hunting.
5:30pm: Small expedition: picking edible plants, collecting insects, practical learning.
6:30 pm: Group meal around the campfire, made up entirely of collected resources.
8:00 PM: Vigil:
- Sharing experiences and managing cohesion.
- Debriefing of today's learnings.
- Introduction to star navigation (recognition of constellations).
- Night walk in the forest without a lamp.
11:00 PM: Bedtime.
Day 2 -
Learning first aid and wilderness navigation skills
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
7:30 a.m.: Wake-up.
08:30: New expedition: gathering, collecting edible insects, improving techniques.
9:30 am: Meal around the fire + sharing of experiences.
- Introduction to first aid techniques.
- Manufacturing of stretchers and transport of an injured person.
12:00 PM: Dismantling of the bivouac and restoration of the site.
- Raising awareness of eco-responsibility.
- A reminder about fire management.
12:30: Departure in complete autonomy.
- Map and compass navigation: map reading, heading determination, progression.
2:30 pm: Return to the cottage: shower, comforting buffet and coffee.
4:30 PM: End of the internship.
Day 3
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 applicable rules and laws to explain, inform, and educate them on the importance of respecting them.
Accommodation
You sleep in a bivouac.
Access
Go to the starting point
Possibility of carpooling with other trainees
private parking
Price details
The price includes
- Everything is included except for Friday night dinner
The price does not include
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Friday night dinner
Options
- 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 to bring
- A sleeping mat (for Friday night to Saturday night only)
- A backpack
- A sleeping bag
- A plastic water bottle or reusable water container
- A metal cooking pot, a spoon and a glass
- A headlamp
- A knife
- A garbage bag
- Soap and bath towel (for before and after the internship)
- Cameras and GoPros are permitted.
- Phones without SIM cards allowed
Clothing to bring
- Hiking outfit (walking boots, trousers, fleece)
- A spare pair of socks
- Rain gear
- A pair of gloves, a hat
- A pair of sunglasses
- Hat
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