Forest Survival Training near Paris

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 2 days
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From ages 8 or 16 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
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Activity description

Learn the basics of forest survival on a fully immersive course in the Yvelines near Mantes-la-Jolie!

In a friendly and fun atmosphere, in the company of Denis Tribaudeau or a member of his team, this survival course in the Yvelines will teach you the right gestures and reflexes to have in order to manage an emergency situation and survive in nature while respecting it. Preparing your backpack with the bare essentials, dealing with the unexpected while remaining calm, making a shelter for the night, etc. - all the fundamental survival techniques will be taught to you on this survival course near Paris!

Confronted with your shortcomings and your fears of facing an extreme situation, you will discover how to find the resources to cope and learn a lot about yourself during these 2 days of immersion in the forest of the French Vexin Regional Nature Park. With a night under the stars and a cosy campfire in the evening to share with your instructor, you will have an unforgettable survival course in the Yvelines!

Take the plunge and dare to discover survival near Paris, thanks to the course offered by Denis Tribaudeau and his team at Montalet-le-Bois in the Yvelines!

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Course with a programme suitable for children aged 8 and over

Course of events

Day 1

- 9.30 a.m. Welcome participants at the meeting point and briefing on the course, as well as the essentials for avoiding a survival situation

- 10.15 a.m. Start of the hike, with picking and gathering of edible plants, observation of the environment (fauna, flora, geography) and finding and storing water

- 12 p.m. Arrival at the bivouac site: demonstration of how to make a fire without a lighter and application of the method, with awareness of the dangers of fire in the wild and a reminder of the law

- 2 p.m. Construction of huts using only dead wood, creation of traps (reminder of the law) and raising awareness of the need to protect nature

- 8 p.m. Preparation of the trapper's meal using the day's gleanings, flour and salt, then sharing of impressions of the day

- 9 p.m. Evening meal around the fire, followed by a night walk in the forest to observe the animals and read the stars

- 11 p.m. Sleep in the shelters

Day 2

- 8 a.m. Wake up, set the traps, light the fire again, have breakfast and share your impressions of the night

- 10 a.m. First aid awareness with demonstration of how to make a stretcher and how to use it

- 11 a.m. Dismantling of the shelters and thorough cleaning of the bivouac area

- 11.30 a.m. Orienteering workshop with map and compass: orientation with the sun, topography, etc. and independent orienteering (without your survival trainer)

- 1 p.m. Return to the starting point with a short activity or workshop on arrival, depending on the weather and the children's wishes, then a chance to share your impressions of the past 2 days, taking into account any comments and possible improvements, and finally a snack

- 5 p.m. End of the course

Activity requirements

Equipment required for the course:

- a rucksack
- sleeping bag
- hiking gear (hiking boots, trousers, fleece)
- a spare pair of socks
- rain gear
- a pair of gloves and a hat for the night
- a water bottle filled with water
- canteen, spoon and glass (preferably metal)
- a headlamp
- sunglasses and hat
- a knife
- soap and towel
- rubbish bag

Cameras, GoPro and SIM-free phones are permitted.

Special terms

It is possible that the activity will take place in Mortcerf (77): in this case, the instructor will contact you and give you the meeting point, which is in the car park in front of Mortcerf town hall (77163).

Do not forget to bring
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Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Domaine de Forest-Hill, Rte des Ferets, 78440 Montalet-le-Bois

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Course of events

Day 1

- 9.30 a.m. Welcome participants at the meeting point and briefing on the course

- 10.15 a.m. Start of the hike, including foraging, collecting edible plants, observing the environment (fauna, flora, geography) and finding water

- 1 p.m. Theoretical approach to survival

- 4 p.m. Arrival at the bivouac site: preparation of fire, shelter, meal and trapping

- 8 p.m. Post-hunting meal and impressions of the day

- 11 p.m. Sleep in the shelters

Day 2

- 8 a.m. Wake up, set the traps, light the fire, have breakfast and share your impressions of the night

- 10 a.m. Departure, dismantling the shelters and cleaning up the bivouac area

- 10.30 a.m. Orienteering walk with map reading, sun orientation, topography, compass, snack gathering and theoretical approach to active survival

- 4 p.m. Return to the starting point, debriefing of the last 2 days, taking into account the feedback and going into more detail on certain points

- 5 p.m. End of the course

Activity requirements

Equipment required for the course:

- a rucksack
- sleeping bag
- hiking gear (hiking boots, trousers, fleece)
- a spare pair of socks
- rain gear
- a pair of gloves and a hat for the night
- a water bottle filled with water
- canteen, spoon and glass (preferably metal)
- a headlamp
- sunglasses and hat
- a knife
- soap and towel
- rubbish bag

Cameras, GoPro and SIM-free phones are permitted.

Special terms

It is possible that the activity will take place in Mortcerf (77): in this case, the instructor will contact you and give you the meeting point, which is in the car park in front of Mortcerf town hall (77163).

Do not forget to bring
  • See list above
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Domaine de Forest-Hill, Rte des Ferets, 78440 Montalet-le-Bois

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The activity can be adapted to the group!

Course of events

Day 1

- 9.30 a.m. Welcome participants at the meeting point and briefing on the course

- 10.15 a.m. Start of the hike, including foraging, collecting edible plants, observing the environment (fauna, flora, geography) and finding water

- 1 p.m. Theoretical approach to survival

- 4 p.m. Arrival at the bivouac site: preparation of fire, shelter, meal and trapping

- 8 p.m. Post-hunting meal and impressions of the day

- 11 p.m. Sleep in the shelters

Day 2

- 8 a.m. Wake up, set the traps, light the fire, have breakfast and share your impressions of the night

- 10 a.m. Departure, dismantling the shelters and cleaning up the bivouac area

- 10.30 a.m. Orienteering walk with map reading, sun orientation, topography, compass, snack gathering and theoretical approach to active survival

- 4 p.m. Return to the starting point, debriefing of the last 2 days, taking into account the feedback and going into more detail on certain points

- 5 p.m. End of the course

Activity requirements

Material to bring for the course:

- a backpack
- a sleeping bag
- hiking clothes (walking shoes, trousers, fleece)
- a spare pair of socks
- a raincoat, a pair of gloves, a hat
- a water bottle or flask of waterplastic water bottle
- bowl, spoon and glass (preferably metal)
- headlamp
- pair of sunglasses, hat
- knife
- soap and towel
- rubbish bag

Cameras, GoPro and SIM-free phones are permitted.

Special terms

It is possible that the activity will take place in Mortcerf (77): in this case, the instructor will contact you and give you the meeting point, which is in the car park in front of Mortcerf town hall (77163).

The price is for a group of 1 to 10 people but if you are more numerous, you can contact us for specific quotes.

Do not forget to bring
  • See list above
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Domaine de Forest-Hill, Rte des Ferets, 78440 Montalet-le-Bois

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Meeting point

Domaine de Forest-Hill, Rte des Ferets, 78440 Montalet-le-Bois Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule