Survival course in Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes, near Font-Romeu

Organized by TransPyr 66
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 2 days
Spoken languages: French, English
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
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Activity description

Come and discover the basics of survival in a snowy environment in the heart of the Pic du Carlit, in the Eastern Pyrenees.

Cédric offers you a survival course open to everyone and accessible from beginner level. You will learn how to make fire, find water, cook wild plants and sleep under the stars. You will also learn how to use your knife, THE centrepiece of the course, as well as the string, the other essential tool for survival! This is the time to test your limits under the supervision of a guide who knows the mountain like the back of his hand.

During the course, you will undoubtedly have the chance to come across a wild boar, a roe deer, a doe or a fox at the bend in the road. You will learn everything there about medicinal, edible or even toxic flora. You will be in the middle of the mountains, at an altitude of 1600 m, so you can enjoy a superb panorama with forests and massifs.

Test your limits and embark on this survival course, to live an experience as close to nature as possible!

Offers

1
Survival course "2 days in front of nature".
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Discover the basics of survival in a snow-covered environment in peace and quiet under the supervision of a mountain leader.

Objectives

- You will learn how to build shelters
- Improve your comfort with tables, benches and a kitchenette
- Searching for water with the help of a map and compass
- Learning how to make fire
- Cooking with wild plants and insects that you have found yourself

Course of events

Program :

Day 1 :

9.15 am: Meeting in Angoustrine, in front of the school (Bus stop CG66 at 1€) - briefing, distribution of material and departure for the first event.

TEST 1: ORIENTATION
Each team, equipped with a walkie-talkie, a compass and a map, will have to go to the bivouac site.
TEST 2: BUILDING SHELTERS
A bundle of hazelnut poles, string and a survival knife to make a shelter for the night, in record time!
TEST 3: FINDING DRINKING WATER
Water, essential for survival in the wilderness, is hidden in the forest. The route is varied
(rocks, trees, gullies...) and strewn with boulders, will you be able to bring water for all to the bivouac?
TEST 4: INSECT HUNTING & wildflowers
Hunt for insects, fungi and edible flowers to complete the evening meal.
TEST 5: STRETCHER & EVACUATION
Each team will have to make a stretcher with the means available on board, so as to evacuate a
"wounded" from the bivouac at the river. Timed.
TEST 6: LIGHTING A FIRE
With the help of a flint, you will have to light a fire. (with a bow for those who have mastered the fire stone)
TEST 7: FINDING the aperitif (beers and sodas)
Basic GPS to locate and find the aperitif drinks
TEST 8: the famous POTAL PROOF!!!! Novelty 2020 !

18.30 : End of the day's tests 1. free time and hot shower (solar)
19h30 : Trapper meal by the fire made together. (Please provide meals or plate in
cardboard/plastic and cutlery). Cooking with wild plants, fungi and insects
22h00 : You will finally be able to snuggle up in the warmth of your survival shelter set up for the occasion.

Day 2 :

8h00 to 9h15 : Wake up and full breakfast.
9h30 : Dismantling of the bivouac and the ephemeral installations.
10.15 am: TEST 9: MANUFACTURING FLECKS with PROPELLER and/or VEGETABLE FIELD
Manufacture of a Polynesian arrow and throwing test with propellant + vegetable string and
bracelets.
11.30 am: Return to the village
12h : End of the activity and swimming in the natural hot springs of Dorres. (41°C)

Do not forget to bring
  • comfortable clothing
  • hiking shoes
  • water + snack
  • sleeping bag
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Devant l'école Louis Clerc, Route Font Romeu, 66760 Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes

Included:
  • supervision by a certified mountain guide
  • night in a bivouac
  • evening meal
  • breakfast
  • self-inflatable mattress
  • knife
  • firelighter
  • entry to the hot springs
  • survival equipment
  • floor mat
Excluded:
  • picnic day 1
  • transport on site
  • sleeping bag (renting possible on spot : +10 EUR / pers)
2
Private Survival Course (1-8 pers.) "2 days on front of nature"
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Discover the basics of survival in a snow-covered environment in peace and quiet under the supervision of a mountain leader.

Objectives

- You will learn how to build shelters
- Improve your comfort with tables, benches and a kitchenette
- Searching for water with the help of a map and compass
- Learning how to make fire
- Cooking with wild plants and insects that you have found yourself

Course of events

Program :

Day 1 :

9.15 am: Meeting in Angoustrine, in front of the school (Bus stop CG66 at 1€) - briefing, distribution of material and departure for the first event.

TEST 1: ORIENTATION
Each team, equipped with a walkie-talkie, a compass and a map, will have to go to the bivouac site.
TEST 2: BUILDING SHELTERS
A bundle of hazelnut poles, string and a survival knife to make a shelter for the night, in record time!
TEST 3: FINDING DRINKING WATER
Water, essential for survival in the wilderness, is hidden in the forest. The route is varied
(rocks, trees, gullies...) and strewn with boulders, will you be able to bring water for all to the bivouac?
TEST 4: INSECT HUNTING & wildflowers
Hunt for insects, fungi and edible flowers to complete the evening meal.
TEST 5: STRETCHER & EVACUATION
Each team will have to make a stretcher with the means available on board, so as to evacuate a
"wounded" from the bivouac at the river. Timed.
TEST 6: LIGHTING A FIRE
With the help of a flint, you will have to light a fire. (with a bow for those who have mastered the fire stone)
TEST 7: FINDING the aperitif (beers and sodas)
Basic GPS to locate and find the aperitif drinks
TEST 8: the famous POTAL PROOF!!!! Novelty 2020 !

18.30 : End of the day's tests 1. free time and hot shower (solar)
19h30 : Trapper meal by the fire made together. (Please provide meals or plate in
cardboard/plastic and cutlery). Cooking with wild plants, fungi and insects
22h00 : You will finally be able to snuggle up in the warmth of your survival shelter set up for the occasion.

Day 2 :

8h00 to 9h15 : Wake up and full breakfast.
9h30 : Dismantling of the bivouac and the ephemeral installations.
10.15 am: TEST 9: MANUFACTURING FLECKS with PROPELLER and/or VEGETABLE FIELD
Manufacture of a Polynesian arrow and throwing test with propellant + vegetable string and
bracelets.
11.30 am: Return to the village
12h : End of the activity and swimming in the natural hot springs of Dorres. (41°C)

Special terms

Le tarif s'applique à un groupe de 1 à 8 participants.

Do not forget to bring
  • comfortable clothing
  • hiking shoes
  • water + snack
  • sleeping bag
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Devant l'école Louis Clerc, Route Font Romeu, 66760 Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes

Included:
  • supervision by a certified mountain guide
  • night in a bivouac
  • evening meal
  • breakfast
  • self-inflatable mattress
  • knife
  • firelighter
  • entry to the hot springs
  • survival equipment
  • floor mat
Excluded:
  • picnic day 1
  • transport on site
  • sleeping bag (renting possible on spot : +10 EUR / pers)
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Meeting point

Devant l'école Louis Clerc, Route Font Romeu, 66760 Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 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