• Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest
  • Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest
  • Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest
  • Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest
  • Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest
  • Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest
French Alps

Micro-adventure bivouac and survival in the forest

Réf : COHNKV

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
    France / French Alps
  • Age
    From 12 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    16.2 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

Finally, dare to experience the wilderness with this introductory bivouac weekend , designed for those who dream of sleeping under the stars but don't know where to begin. Over two days of total immersion , you'll learn the fundamentals of outdoor living in a safe and friendly environment.

Accompanied by experts, you'll experience the logistics of outdoor living in every season . From setting up camp (tents or tarps) to hygiene practices and cooking over a campfire , every action becomes a shared skill. More than just an overnight stay, this trip cultivates your curiosity about nature through playful and artistic approaches to better understand the surrounding flora and fauna.

After an immersive walk , you'll enjoy a cozy evening before choosing your sleeping arrangements: under the stars for the more adventurous, or in a shelter. This practical course provides you with the tools to plan your future group outings independently and with respect for nature. A rich and emotional experience for a lasting connection with the wild.

The highlights

  • Learn camping techniques and cook over a campfire with experts
  • Total immersion to learn how to sleep safely and independently in the great outdoors
  • A playful approach to fauna and flora to develop one's naturalist curiosity
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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.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 2h30
  • Average distance/day: 9 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 225 m
  • Average daily descent: 225 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor

Mountain guide / State-certified country guide specializing in nature trekking and bivouacking

Management

Security

Provided by the speaker: Group camping equipment (tents or tarpaulins, tent pegs, meals and cooking equipment, dishes for meals, fire-starting materials, toilet supplies…), books and educational tools.

For meals: shopping arranged by the supervisor.

For each situation experienced, the supervisors will ensure a multi-entry approach: well-being, material management, physical and emotional safety, the quality of collective life, and respect for the environment.


Participants must provide: Individual tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, backpack, headlamp, warm and rainproof clothing, walking shoes. A notebook and pencil. (Contact us if you need to borrow equipment).

A resource sheet will be emailed to participants after registration.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Immersive walk and orienteering race

    • Transportation Car - 01h - 10km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 12 km
    • Positive elevation gain 300 m
    • Negative elevation 300 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Your adventure begins with a friendly welcome to get to know the group and share your expectations. After a presentation of the trip's objectives, you'll set off on an immersive nature walk. This initial contact will provide an opportunity to discover various activity techniques and educational approaches in a natural setting.

    In the afternoon, you'll participate in a dynamic orienteering course to reach the campsite. Once there, you'll learn how to set up camp together in an organized and collaborative way. This time for discussion allows you to establish rules for living outdoors before preparing dinner at the camp. The day concludes with a sensory exploration of the night, including nighttime observations to fully grasp the educational value of darkness.

    Day 1

Note

The elements of the environment will be the true support for this weekend, but also the equipment specific to the practice of orienteering.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

Access

Departure
Gare chemin de fer de Provence de Touët sur var
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Gare chemin de fer de Provence de Touët sur var
Day 2 - 16h00
  1. Access by train from Nice Ville station, Avenue Thiers, then tram line 1 – Libération stop, then (5-minute walk) Provence Railway Station, 4 Bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice – Touët-sur-Var stop
  2. Access: Tram line 1, Libération stop, then a 5-minute walk to the Provence Railway Station, 4 Bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice
  3. By plane from Nice Airport, take the free shuttle towards Nice city center, then Tram line 1 towards Las Planas – get off at Libération stop. From there, it's a 5-minute walk to the Provence Railway Station (Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence), 4 Bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice – get off at Touët-sur-Var stop.
  4. Access by car from the A8 motorway, exit at Saint Isidore, direction Digne, until Touët-sur-Var


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare chemin de fer de Provence de Touët sur var
Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Nice
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Price details

The price includes

  1. professional mountain guide supervision
  2. Saturday evening meal, Sunday morning breakfast and Sunday lunch picnic
  3. logistical organization and collective equipment
  4. luggage transport
  5. professional organization and supervision

The price does not include

  1. individual insurance
  2. drinks
  3. the individual equipment indicated in the summons
  4. travel to the location of the activity
  5. Accommodation and additional meals (Friday evening)
  6. Saturday lunchtime picnic

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. accommodation : CHF45.74 / person
  2. transportation : CHF18.30 / person
  3. 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 provided on site

  1. Group camping equipment (tents or tarpaulins, tent pegs, meals and cooking equipment, dishes for meals, fire-starting materials, toilet equipment, etc.)
  2. Courses planned by the supervisor

Equipment to bring

  1. Individual tent
  2. Sleeping bag
  3. Floor mat
  4. Backpack
  5. Headlamp
  6. Walking shoe.
  7. Enca

Clothing to bring

  1. Sportswear suitable for hiking
  2. Change of clothes
  3. Toiletries


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Our local partner, a non-profit organization providing group accommodation, is dedicated to promoting hiking and showcasing local heritage. Its mission is to encourage the discovery of natural spaces through outdoor recreation and the organization of dedicated events, accessible year-round to both travelers and the local community. Committed to sustainable development, our local partner defines and implements a strategy focused on ecotourism and health-related sports in rural areas. It also plays a key role in networking local stakeholders, creating a collective dynamic to promote the environmental and cultural riches of its region.
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