Survival Training in the Dordogne

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

Equipment required for the course:

- a backpack
- a sleeping bag
- hiking clothing (walking shoes, trousers, fleece)
- a change of socks
- rain clothing, a pair of gloves, a cap
- a flask filled with water
- a bowl, a spoon and a glass (preferably metal)
- a headlamp
- a pair of sunglasses, a hat
- a knife
- soap and a towel
- a garbage bag

Cameras, GoPro and SIM-free phones are permitted.