Survival course in the woods of Arona on Lake Maggiore
Highlights
- Discover the world of survival with a course suitable for everyone in the woods surrounding Lake Maggiore
- Test your survival instincts and learn primitive techniques together with an instructor
- Learn how to light a fire with a match, make an arch and build a real shelter
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Full description
How would you cope if you had to survive in the wild, relying only on your own strength (and a pinch of ingenuity)?
We are waiting for you for a survival course in Arona, in the woods around Lake Maggiore, where you will discover and learn how to put primitive survival techniques into practice.
After 6 hours of activity you will know how to light a fire armed only with a match, make a bow with rope and shoot your first arrow, but also build a real shelter with materials from the forest. You against nature: who will win?
What we will do
We will meet in Arona at the time indicated in the booking. Here we will find Cesare, our instructor of natural movement and primitive education in the woods, waiting for us. After the welcome, we will move by car to the place where the activity begins, in the woods about 5 km from Arona.
The first 30 minutes will be devoted to welcoming educational games: through playful and engaging activities we will learn the logic and behaviour of the natural world.
Then we will start with the fire-starting challenge, also lasting 30 minutes: we will learn how to collect and arrange materials for our hearth. Match in hand, we will have 3 opportunities to succeed in lighting.
The next two hours will be devoted to making a bow with string, using materials gathered in the forest. We will carve and weave the bow and then stretch the string and string the arrow.
At the end of this activity we will take a short break to enjoy a snack and recover our energy. Then we will begin the construction of our shelter, trying to turn it into the sweetest and cosiest of beds! This part will also last 2 hours and will be followed by about 30 minutes of concluding educational games.
The course will last a total of 6 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone from 4 years of age.
Underage participants do not need to be accompanied.
Other information
The activity is available all year round from Wednesday to Sunday and is confirmed with a minimum of 2 adult participants.
You will need to use your own car to travel from the meeting point to the course location.
Remember to bring a universal craft knife with ergonomic handle and steel blade.
Recommended clothing
- Sportswear
- Waterproof garments (if necessary)
Don't forget to bring
- Universal craft knife
- Water
- Snack
- Backpack
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Arona, Novara
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
