Cold weather survival course in Savoie (73)

Survival training

Cold weather survival course in Savoie (73)

Offered by :

Eléonore

4.9 (12 reviews)

Pugny-Chatenod (73)

10 hours
Up to 10 people
From 16 years old

You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the date of the activity.

Gift card valid for 12 months, free exchange

Activity description :

Looking for a thrilling weekend in the mountains? Then take part in this "Grand Froid" survival course in the heart of Savoie!

Your "Grand Froid" survival course in Savoie

Duration: 2 or 3 days - Ages 16 and over - No special physical requirements

Departing from Pugny-Chatenod, just a stone's throw from Lac du Bourget, you'll enjoy a unique adventure combining survival with a great atmosphere.

Your guide: you'll be accompanied by at least one high mountain guide or mountain leader + a qualified survival instructor.

You will learn :

How to hike on snowshoes
Identify priorities in a survival situation
Build a survival kit & identify the kit system
Stay hydrated in a snowy environment
Getting around: using a mountain map, reading the terrain
Choosing a bivouac site and setting up a shelter
Making a fire in all conditions, without lighters or matches
For the 3-day course: alerting emergency services, stabilizing a victim, negotiating rough terrain, studying snow and managing avalanche risk

Dates in 2024:

3-day course: March 1-3

At the end of the weekend, you'll have the basics to prepare your first snow bivouacs and make your outings safer on your own. This activity is ideal for budding adventurers, or for those wishing to test their limits!

Prices

2 days

Price per person

€280

3 days

Price per person

€330

Gift card

Gift card

Location

Details of the meeting point will be sent to you by e-mail a few days before the course.
Parking is available at the meeting point.

Know before you go

Equipment required: rucksack, sleeping bag, hiking boots, seasonal clothing and waterproof jacket, 1-liter water bottle, headlamp, first-aid kit.
Adult supervision required for minors.
All courses take place on private land with permission.
Survival courses in Essonne do not include campfires, to preserve fragile nature.
Please bring appropriate clothing for the season, good shoes, backpack 45L or more, water and lunch.