Ardèche

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

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

In summary

Sports

Bushcraft , Hiking / Trekking
Duration
2 days
Level
Intermediate

Levels

Bushcraft

Hiking / Trekking

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.

Beginner

For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

Intermediate

For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

Confirmed

For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

Advanced

For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

Expert

For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
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

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.

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Program

Day 1

Day 2

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
Raising awareness of first aid and wilderness navigation techniques
- Activity Bushcraft
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
During this second day, you will be introduced to first aid techniques and learn how to make makeshift stretchers and transport injured people. You will learn how to navigate using a map and compass, as well as the sun's position. Then, in the early afternoon, a self-guided orienteering course will be offered to return to your starting point, where a snack will be provided.
Day 2

Accommodation

⛺️ 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

Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Equipment

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Benoit

june 2026

Translated from French

A wonderful experience with our instructor Florent! Thank you.

Published on 09/06/2026

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