2-day Survival Experience in Valsesia
Highlights
- Test yourself with a 2-day survival course in the heart of Valsesia
- Facing challenges in nature in winter, such as lighting a fire and building shelters
- Prepare trapper-style meals over a fire and sleep outdoors in a tent under the stars
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Full description
If your survival instinct tells you that you should do this experience, listen to it!
Prepare yourself for 2 days in the wilderness of Valsesia in winter and acquire the techniques that will help you face challenges of increasing difficulty, together with a survival instructor.
From lighting a fire to setting up camp, from cooking outdoors to sleeping in a tent under the stars: let's see how you do!
What we will do
We will meet 10 minutes before 9: 30 a. m. at the meeting point in Alto Sermenza (VC), in the heart of Upper Valsesia. Here we will meet our survival instructor and start the day with a short introductory briefing: we will get to know each other, share goals and expectations about the experience.
From there, it will take about 30-40 minutes of walking to reach our base of operations: a secluded spot in nature and close to a stream. The first day will begin with an exploratory trek of about 1 hour through paths immersed in vegetation, to familiarise ourselves with the environment and train our senses.
Once back, the real survival activities will begin: advanced camp building, primitive fire-starting techniques, camp knots, and resource management. At lunch, we will prepare a trapper-style meal together, using camp cooking techniques.
The afternoon will be dedicated to the more introspective part: along the stream we will practise guided meditation and visualisation techniques, to face blocks, fears and rediscover our abilities.
In the late afternoon, we will test ourselves with activities such as archery, knife throwing or blowpipe, balance and cooperation exercises. Dinner will be prepared together around the fire, using ropes and equipment to learn to manage life on our own. After sunset, we will set off on an exciting night safari, equipped with torches and visors, in search of wild animals.
We will spend the night wrapped in sleeping bags, in suspended tents or on the ground with heaters for warmth. If there is snow around us, the experience will be even more intense and incredible!
The second day will begin with a shared breakfast. We will dismantle the base camp and take stock of what we have learnt. The experience will end in the morning with the return to the starting point.
The total duration will be two days, starting on Saturday morning and ending on Sunday.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone aged 8 years and above. Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
The experience is of an easy level and suitable for a first survival course. To participate, it is sufficient to be in good health and have no physical impediments.
Other information
The experience is bookable from September to March.
The meeting point is not easily accessible by public transport; there is free parking on site.
All meals are included in the participation fee. A few days before the activity, the organiser will send you a form to find out about any food intolerances or preferences.
For the night, each participant must bring his/her own sleeping bag. You will have the possibility of sleeping in a tent or outdoors in the shelters you build during the course.
Recommended clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Layered clothing
- Heavy clothes for the night
Don't forget to bring
- Sleeping bag
- Pocket knife (if possessed)
- Backpack with 1L water and snacks
- Personal hygiene articles
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
Alto Sermenza, Vercelli
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 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.
