• Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
  • Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)
Ardèche

Wilderness survival: micro-adventure in Ardèche (South of Lyon)

5/5 (1 reviews)
Réf : LAAVIH

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft , Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Ardèche
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    6.76 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

Treat yourself to a total immersion in nature for a weekend in the Gard region. In a small group, you'll embark on an intense and authentic micro-adventure , guided by wildlife experts. Far removed from everyday life, this course will introduce you to essential survival skills : building a shelter, lighting a fire without modern tools , identifying natural resources, and finding water and food in the wild.

Inspired by ancestral skills, this retreat offers a return to the essentials in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. You will learn to work as a team , share tasks, and develop your independence, all within a spirit of mutual support and simplicity.

Evenings around the fire, under the stars, enhance this unique experience, far from the noise and screens . A true escape , where every moment becomes a discovery.

A weekend to push your limits , reconnect with the environment and rediscover the taste of adventure in its purest form.


The highlights

  • Survival course led by experts in the great outdoors in the Gard region
  • Learning essential skills: fire, shelter, water, food
  • Small group micro-adventure in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Intermediate

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 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.

The expert's opinion

Everyone can have this experience in nature

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Florent

Attentive and passionate, he is a former primary school teacher with a gentle and caring teaching style. He knows survival techniques in his natural environment inside and out.

Management

Security

There are no major difficulties
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Introduction to basic skills

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

    During this day, you will discover the local flora and fauna while learning to forage for edible plants and find water. You will also learn how to build a fire without a lighter and construct your own shelter from dead wood for the night. Finally, you will prepare a "trapper's" meal with the day's foraged ingredients before spending an unforgettable evening around a campfire, observing the stars and nocturnal animals! You will also be made aware of the rules and regulations for respecting nature and the laws to avoid making mistakes during your outdoor excursions.

    Day 1

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

Spend the night under the stars bivouacking in the forest, in the shelter you built that very day .

Access

Departure
Saint Victor (07410)
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Saint Victor (07410)
Day 2 - 16h30

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Saint Victor
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

private parking

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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 get there

Options

  1. 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

  1. A backpack
  2. A sleeping bag
  3. A plastic water bottle or reusable water container
  4. A metal cooking pot, a spoon and a glass
  5. A headlamp
  6. A knife
  7. A sighting compass
  8. A garbage bag
  9. Soap and bath towel
  10. Cameras and GoPros allowed
  11. 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
  • A hat

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Benoit - 29 ans

june 2026 In a group
Translated from French
A wonderful experience with our instructor Florent! Thank you.
Published on 09/06/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French
Hi Benoit, Congratulations on your mini-adventure in the Ardèche and for taking on the challenge of living in the great outdoors! It's wonderful to read that the experience with your instructor met your expectations. We're delighted that you enjoyed this immersion and that you have such fond memories of it. See you soon for more explorations! The Decathlon Travel Team

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(1 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
B

Benoit - 29 ans

june 2026 In a group
Translated from French
A wonderful experience with our instructor Florent! Thank you.
Published on 09/06/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French
Hi Benoit, Congratulations on your mini-adventure in the Ardèche and for taking on the challenge of living in the great outdoors! It's wonderful to read that the experience with your instructor met your expectations. We're delighted that you enjoyed this immersion and that you have such fond memories of it. See you soon for more explorations! The Decathlon Travel Team
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The Denis team

4.8/5 (40 reviews) • 41 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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