Winter Camp – Vercors
Let’s get out off the beaten tracks, and crowded ski lifts !
Far from the congested ski resorts, give your children the real snowy experience : a free mountain with he magic of the muffled silence of the powder ...
The winter adventure will begin at Vassieux en Vercors, at the heart of the Vercors French regional Park.
Over there, neither wifi, nor 4G…
Our Philosophy
By giving children the tools to better understand themselves, they develop problem solving skills, independence, confidence, and strength of character.
By teaching children how to live and work in a community, they learn to manage themselves in complex social situations, put others’ needs before their own, and to work with other strong individuals from all over the France and the world.
By helping children value the earth, they become stewards of the natural world and, in turn, value the efforts made by themselves and others to preserve, protect and appreciate the immeasurable gifts of the outdoor world.
And, by imbuing these actions with a deep sense of wonder, children grow to see and appreciate the beauty, magic, and possibility within themselves, others and the world.
Grounded in our mission, our philosophy for the last seven years has been to provide a quality, safe experience for children in the outdoors. As youth development professionals, we teach life skills that are necessary for the creation of healthy, productive adults.
What is a Regional Park?
The Vercors stands at the outpost of the French Alps. A few passes and deep caves, both providing access to a range of varied landscapes where untouched and developed areas are combined, sculpted by generations of farmers, pastoralists and foresters.
It was with the aim of reconciling natural and cultural heritage with economical development that the Vercors was classified as a 'Regional Natural Park' in 1970. The Park is involved in the managment of natural areas, animals, agriculture, tourism, local workshops …. The Vercors Park covers 205,000ha and 85 municipalities.
The camp is supervised by:
- Guides of Middle Mountain, Mountaineering BEES
Activités
Learning the basics of wildlife in a snowy environment.
- Know the basics of nivology (snow studies)
- Driving a sled dog team
- Knowing how to navigate using snowshoes
- Build Igloo shelters
- Learn self-rescue techniques (DVA Shovel Probe)
- Recognize and follow animal tracks
- Observation chamois, ibex, tetra-lyre
- But also: sporting events, games, etc ...
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Accommodation and Catering
- Accommodation: YES - 4 nights in a private Refuge
- Catering: Full board
- Material included: Snowshoes, DVA, walking sticks
Feel free to contact us if you want to know more details of the trip day by day.
Schedule & Bus Transfers
Caring about the environement, we organize transfers by bus and train on Lignes d’Azur or using our 9 seating Van.
About a third of our campers arrive by car with parents, other family members, or friends. into Nice Côte d'azur Airport. Staff members meet children at the airport, help them collect their luggage, and take them to chartered buses or vans for the trip to camp.
Departure: Nice Stade Allianz Riviera -> Vassieux en Vercors
- Time: Meeting on Monday at 7:30 am
- Place of departure: Parking in front of "Musée du Sport"
- Transportation: Nature Essentielle's Private Van
Return: Vassieux en Vercors -> Nice Stade Allianz Riviera
- Schedule: Arrival at 5:00 pm
- Return location: Parking in front of "Musée du Sport"
- Transportation: Nature Essentielle's Private Van
Practical infos
You can find all these informations in the Inscription file you can download here
Necessary material :
Gear list will be given in january
