Experience Nature, the free film festival at Destinations Nature!

The Nature Experience film festival is the new rendez-vous for travelers passionate aboutoutdoor experiences. At the heart of the Destinations Nature trade show, the stage will be dedicated each day to a specific theme, offering a diversity of experiences and stories to discover at the heart of the must-attend trade show for hiking tourism.

Join us March 15-17 for an unforgettable experience at the Nature Experience Festival
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Discover the program:

FRIDAY MARCH 15: TRAIL-TREK-GRANDS ESPACES

Are you a fan of trails, treks and the great outdoors? Discover a world apart from the beaten track, through films selected to take you on a journey to the very heart of nature.

• 11:00 am: Broadcast of Freerides aux kouriles by Maewan
  Freerides aux kouriles - Maewan: This film retraces the exceptional adventure of freeriders Adrien Coirier and Xavier de Le Rue aboard Maewan. From Japan to Russia, from island to island, they were the first to attempt to climb and ski the slopes of the volcanoes that make up the Kuril archipelago.
  
  
• 12:00: Speech by Marion & Erwan, directors of Freerides aux kouriles
  
  
• 12:30 pm: Broadcasting The Lost Fjords of Maewan
  The Lost Fjords - Maewan: The two basejumbers Jean Noel Itzstein and Ferry Jacobs embark on board Maewan in the inland seas of New Zealand and plunge into the "vertical jungles", remote valleys inaccessible by land. From the heart of the wild forests, they set off in search of the summits to soar through the air and plunge into the void...

2:00 pm: Bébé des Cimes broadcast
Bébé des cimes - Jérôme Audoux: Bébé des cimes is the story of two young parents in search of adventure who find themselves embarked on a mad trek through the Pyrenean mountains with their 9-month-old daughter on their back! From joy to doubt, from fatigue to excitement, in these wild and magnificent mountains, they will realize the greatest dream of their lives. To walk from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean on their own. This three-month walk will be a unique opportunity to watch their baby grow and blossom in the fresh air. Who said that becoming a parent had to be routine?

• 3:00 pm: Talk by Jérôme Audoux, director of Bébé des Cimes
  
  

3:30pm: Broadcast of Le Grand Jeûne by Optimistic Traveler
Le Grand Jeûne - Optimistic Traveler: A captivating adventure following a man determined to find inner peace. He embarks on a 170 km hike around Mont Blanc, eating only spring water. During his journey, Muammer meets inspiring people who share their experience and wisdom. The film is a real life lesson, showing the strength of human will and the capacity we all have within us. The breathtaking landscapes add a spectacular dimension to this personal quest. "The Great Fast" is an inspiring film that will leave you with a deep sense of happiness, inspiring you to discover your own potential.

• 5:00 pm: Speech by Muammer Yilmaz, director of Le Grand Jeune
  
  

SATURDAY MARCH 16 : CYCLING ADVENTURE

Does discovering the world and nature by bike appeal to you? Come and see a selection of feature films in the presence of their directors. It's the perfect opportunity to discuss the world of two-wheeled vehicles with other enthusiasts.

• 10:30 am: Broadcast of Fuego: Kilian Bron's documentary
  Fuego - Kilian Bron :From the Fuego volcano, shot on the eve of its historic eruption, to the colorful facades of Barrio Chualluma in La Paz, via the geological formations of Valle de las Animas and the contrasting lands of Ausangate, Kilian, riding his Meta SX, links lines as committed as they are aesthetic, at breakneck speed. Superb images - shot by the two Pierre (Henni & Dupont) at the camera, and JB Liautard at the photo - which don't forget to pay homage to the Cholitas Escaladoras encountered at the corner of a trail. A small masterpiece.
  
  
• 11:30am: Speech by Kilian Bron, director of Fuego
  
  
• 12:00: Screening of Cross Countries by Kilian Bron
  

12:30 pm: Broadcast of Alaska - Patagonia: the great crossing by Sophie & Jérémy
Alaska - Patagonia: the great crossing: Sophie and Jérémy, a couple with a passion for the mountains, set themselves the geographical challenge of crossing the American continental divide by bike over a distance of 28743 km over two years. This continental divide lies at the heart of the American landscape: the Brooks, the Alaskans, the Rockies, the Sierra Madre and the formidable Andes mountain range. In search of the soul of the continent, it is with the inhabitants of these mountains, with the mineral and the sedimentary, that this couple experience a geography of extremes. More than a bike trip film, this is an ode to geography, to the discovery of detail, to the understanding of relief, to a deep love for our planet.

• 2:00 pm: Speech by Wheeled_World
  
  
• 3:30pm: Screening of Alaska - Patagonia: the great crossing by Sophie & Jérémy
  
  
• 4:30pm: Filmed talk by Jérémy Vaugeois, director of Alaska - Patagonie : la grande traversée
  
  

SUNDAY, MARCH 17: VANLIFE & WORLD TOUR

Vanlife, a captivating modern phenomenon, represents the contemporary nomadic adventure where travelers set out to explore the world aboard their converted vehicles. This trend offers total freedom, allowing enthusiasts to live at the rhythm of the road, stopping wherever they please and creating unique memories along the way.

Around the world, an epic adventure that arouses the excitement of the unknown and constant discovery. It's a daring quest where travelers set out to conquer new horizons, embracing the cultural diversity, historical richness and natural splendor of our planet. Each stop offers a unique experience, an immersion in varied traditions, the tasting of new flavors and the meeting of friendly faces.

• 11:00 a.m.: Screening of Génération tour du monde by Les Coflocs
  Génération tour du monde - Les Coflocs: From South Africa to Patagonia to the plains of Siberia, Florian Mosca and Laurent Lingelser have painted the portrait of a dozen travelers who have decided to take a break from their daily routine to travel around the world.
  The film tells the story of their longing for something different, their thirst for encounters, their search for themselves. They set off solo, as a couple or as a family, leaving their comfort zone, job, friends and family behind for several months or years. Whether the trip is a parenthesis or a life transition, it transforms them forever. More than a voyage of initiation for a generation of travelers, the round-the-world trip is above all the trip of a lifetime.
  
  
• 12:00: Talk by Laurent and Florian, directors of the film Les nouveaux nomades
  
  
• 2:00 pm: Screening of Vanlife: les nouveaux nomades by Coflocs
  Vanlife, les nouveaux nomades: From Norway to Australia via California, this film profiles a dozen vanlifers who have decided to travel and live on the road. These new nomads, whether solo, as a couple or with their families, are above all looking for freedom and adventure. This documentary, which ranges from laughter to tears, captures the reality of vanlife, from the organization of daily life to the difficulties, encounters and best moments. This generation of minimalist, inspiring and connected travelers finds in vanlife a reconnection with nature and, above all, with themselves. More than ever: the road is life!
  
  
• 15:30: Talk by Carla, protagonist of the film Vanlife: les nouveaux nomades
  

4:00 pm: Broadcast of Optimistic Traveler's Around the world in 80 days without 1 penny
Around the world in 80 days without 1 penny - Optimistic Traveler
A dream. A crazy gamble. To circumnavigate the world: that's a tall order. To do it in 80 days is a daring feat. And to do it without money for food and transportation is downright madness. But no one is bound to do the impossible, especially if you have faith in human goodness and kindness. That's what Muammer Yilmaz and Milan Bihlmann choose to believe. Together, they took up the challenge of a world tour unlike any other. Their new name is "Optimistic Traveler".

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