• Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif
  • Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif
  • Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif
  • Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif
  • Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif
  • Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif
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Micro-adventure hiking and bivouacking in the Pilat massif

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    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 / Loire
  • Age
    From 8 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    4.78 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

In the heart of the Pilat Regional Natural Park , enjoy an immersive experience in nature at an altitude of 1200 meters . After a short approach walk through vegetation with pseudo-alpine accents , you reach the edge of the forest to set up your bivouac in a tipi , heated by a wood fire .

Accompanied by a mountain guide , you'll participate in every stage of this nature adventure: gathering firewood , setting up camp, and exploring this pristine environment. As dusk falls, enjoy a twilight stroll along the ridges , a special moment to admire the Pilat landscapes and experience the peaceful mountain atmosphere at the end of the day.

The evening continues in a warm and inviting atmosphere around the traditional tipi , before spending an unusual night immersed in nature , in the heart of a protected natural area . Combining wilderness immersion , a bivouac experience , and a connection with the environment , this stay offers an authentic escape to slow down, listen to the forest, and fully appreciate the mountains.

The highlights

  • Night in a tipi heated by a wood stove
  • Night hike under the starry sky
  • Snacks made with local products
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
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.
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.

The expert's opinion

Minimum age for this stay: 8 years

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 6 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 100 m
  • Average daily descent: 275 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Valérie

State-certified Mountain Guide

Management

Security

Valérie will accompany and guide you throughout your stay and will allow you to discover the mountains in complete safety.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Setting up camp and hiking at dusk in the Pilat

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Distance 8 km
    • Positive elevation gain 200 m
    • Negative elevation 350 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    You have an appointment with Valérie, a mountain guide , who will lead you throughout this nature experience in the Pilat Regional Natural Park . After introductions, an approach hike will take you to the bivouac site, in the heart of a protected environment.

    Upon arrival, you will participate in setting up camp . Depending on the needs, you may help with carrying equipment , collecting kindling , or collecting water – simple tasks that allow you to fully immerse yourself in life in nature.

    A hot, snack-style meal is then shared before setting off again for a twilight walk on the Pilat mountain ridges . This hike, accessible to all, offers the opportunity to observe the landscapes as they change color at dusk. Your guide will introduce you to the local wildlife , flora , and the starry sky as night falls.

    The evening ends with a night in a wood-heated tipi , for a first immersion in the heart of the mountains.

    Day 1

Note

The trip may be cancelled if weather conditions do not allow hiking and bivouacking to be carried out in optimal safety conditions.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

Access

Departure
42220 Graix, France
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
42220 Graix, France
Day 2 - 12h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Saint-Etienne

Once at the train station:

  1. go to the Bellevue bus station to take the TIL bus line 112 stop Village de Graix - Le Bourg.
  2. taxi or car rental possible in Saint-Étienne.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Meet at the entrance to the village of GRAIX (on the edge of the D8, park opposite the TIL bus shelter)

Graix is ​​a very small village, parking is free (rural commune).

GPS coordinates: Graix town hall.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The stay will be supervised by a state-certified mountain guide.
  2. Dinner and breakfast
  3. Overnight stay in a tipi heated by a wood stove
  4. Learning how to set up a bivouac
  5. The guided hike at dusk and the Sunday morning nature activity

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to get to the place of stay
  2. The provision of sleeping bag, sleeping mat and headlamp,
  3. Lunches
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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As specialists in the Pilat mountain range, our local partner relies on a team of passionate individuals who know the region like the back of their hand. Their advisors and mountain guides are dedicated to sharing their best tips to help you discover this unique area, renowned for its diverse landscapes. They offer authentic outdoor activities to enjoy in every season, bringing you closer to the local biodiversity.
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