Experience the wild adventure

DAY 1

Arrival of trainees: Between 8:00 PM and 11:30 PM at the "base camp" (Le Rozel farm, 24590, basic sleeping arrangements sheltered from the rain, Friday evening meal not provided, you can bring your own picnic). Preparation of equipment and mental preparation for survival. Management of emotional intelligence and introduction to basic map and compass navigation techniques - Bedtime.

 

DAY 2

8:30 AM: Breakfast (not provided) (coffee provided). Briefing on the fundamental principles of survival (what is a survival situation?), priorities, dangers, objectives, etc.

9:30 a.m.: Departure from "base camp" to a bivouac site 15 km away: Introduction to wilderness navigation techniques, vegetation observation, stress management, foraging, etc. Identification of edible plants and fruits, animal tracks, etc.

Afternoon: Arrival at the bivouac site: selection of a suitable location to set up camp (prehistoric-style rock shelter). Learning the basic principles of shelter construction by the water. Learning how to build a fire without matches or a lighter, and a review of current regulations. If permitted, we will build a small campfire. Practical exercises and task allocation.

 

Learning how to produce drinking water: techniques for collecting or purifying water.

- Learning how to make and use homemade weapons and traps (bow, arrow, harpoon, etc.) and a review of French trapping and hunting laws.

 

- Gathering edible plants and fruits, learning hunting and fishing techniques, collecting edible insects, setting traps, etc.

 

- Evening: Meal around the fire consisting solely of the fruits gathered that afternoon.

 

- Evening activities: Sharing stories, impressions, group bonding, review of the various techniques learned during the day.

 

- Bedtime

 

DAY 3

7:30 a.m.: Wake-up - Departure for an expedition: Gathering edible plants and fruits, learning hunting and fishing techniques, collecting edible insects, etc.

- Meal around the fire: Sharing stories, impressions of the night, group bonding, review of the various techniques learned. Introduction to first aid techniques.

 

- Introduction to identifying the tracks of forest animals.

 

Late morning: Break camp and departure for another bivouac site 8 km away. Site cleanup. Environmental awareness session.

 

Afternoon: Setting up the bivouac in the wilderness. Learning various bivouac construction techniques. Task allocation.

 

Evening: Meal around the campfire consisting solely of the fruits

 

of the afternoon's fishing, hunting, and gathering. Evening gathering: storytelling, impressions, group bonding, review of the various techniques learned during the day. Bedtime.

 

DAY 4

7:30 a.m.: Wake-up - Departure for an expedition: Gathering edible plants and fruits, learning tracking techniques, collecting edible insects, setting traps, etc. Meal around the fire: Sharing stories and impressions from the night, group bonding, review of the various techniques learned. Introduction to stretcher making.

Late morning: Breaking camp and departure for another bivouac site 8 km away: Restoring the site.

Afternoon: Setting up the bivouac: Learning various techniques for building a bivouac in the forest. Dividing tasks.

Evening: Meal around the fire consisting solely of the fruits gathered in the afternoon. Managing hunger and fatigue. Evening: Sharing stories and impressions, group bonding, review of the various techniques learned during the day. Bedtime.

 

DAY 5

7:30 a.m.: Departure for an expedition: Gathering plants and insects. Collecting the distilled water from the previous day. Meal around the campfire: Sharing stories and impressions from the night, group bonding, review of the various techniques learned.

Late morning: Departure from the bivouac: Orientation in the wilderness with a map and compass. Gathering edible plants. Restoring the site. Raising awareness about respecting the environment.

 

12:00 p.m.: Return to the lodge: Shower, relaxation, debriefing, etc.

 

(Buffet and coffee provided)

3:00 p.m.: End of the course