Florian Gomet

RETREAT

Fasting & Trek®

Experience a vital journey, reconnecting with yourself and nature while cleansing body and mind!

A unique concept worldwide that changes our beliefs about human capabilities! The simplest and most natural way to make space in your life to welcome the new.

An unforgettable adventure that brings a surge of lasting vitality and joy!

Fasting and trekking together creates an alchemy that makes us forget our earthly condition and opens the field of possibilities. For this is only the beginning of the adventure… the one that will reveal who we truly are!

2027 Agenda
ALL ADVENTURE STORIES

Immersion in a Fasting & Trek®

Do you find it difficult to fast even though you know it would be good for you?!

This is why Florian developed a simple solution: setting off with a backpack in a group to trek in the heart of nature.

One might think that during a fast, physical strength would wane, and it wouldn’t be wise, or even possible, to walk all day.
And yet…

The Fasting & Trek® is...

WATER FAST

A physical, mental & digital detox accompanied by a personalized purge.

Trek

Stages of varying difficulty, self-sufficiently, with overnight camping.

NATURE IMMERSION

An ideal natural setting to recharge and take stock of your life.

HYGIENIST PRACTICES

Reconnecting with the elements and discovering the main natural health practices.

UNIQUE CONCEPT

An initiative created by Florian Gomet following the expedition: “La Marche Sans Faim”.

GROUP EXPERIENCE

An unforgettable group experience where, nourished by exchanges, we forget the hunger.

2027 Agenda

SALAGOU lake

24 April to 1 May 2027

Difficulty ★★★★★

Average of 20–25 km and 500 m elevation gain per day

€420

PRE-REGISTER
  • Two months before the retreat, you will receive a document to help you prepare for the fast.
  • You are expected to arrive on Saturday 24 April at 6 pm.
  • Meeting point: in the municipality of Soubès (34700). The exact location will be provided later.
  • 7-day fast, from Saturday 24 April at noon until Saturday 1 May.
  • The retreat ends on Saturday 1 May at 10 am.
  • The €420 fee covers the organisation and guidance of the trek only and does not include the two nights in a chalet (€50).
  • For any further information, please email to co*****@**********et.com
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Settons lake

28 June to 3 July 2027

Difficulty ★★★★★

Average of 15–20 km and 500 m elevation gain per day

€320

PRE-REGISTER
  • One month before the retreat, you will receive a document to help you prepare for the fast.
  • You are expected to arrive on Monday 28 June at 6 pm.
  • Meeting point: in the municipality of Montsauche-les-Settons (58230). The exact location will be provided later.
  • 5-day fast, from Monday 28 June at noon until Saturday 3 July.
  • The retreat ends on Saturday 3 July at 10 am.
  • The €320 fee covers the organisation and guidance of the trek only and does not include the two nights in a chalet (€50).
  • Optional food reintroduction day available.
  • For any further information, please email: co*****@**********et.com

Fribourg Prealps

5 to 12 September 2027

Difficulty ★★★★★

Average of 20 km and 1,000 m elevation gain per day

€420

PRE-REGISTER
  • Two months before the retreat, you will receive a document to help you prepare for the fast.
  • You are expected to arrive on Sunday 5 September at 6 pm.
  • Meeting point: in the municipality of Le Mouret (1724), Switzerland. The exact location will be provided later.
  • 7-day fast, from Sunday 5 September at noon until Sunday 12 September.
  • The retreat ends on Sunday 12 September at 10 am.
  • This route requires some additional preparation and equipment:
    • A slightly higher level of physical preparation: you should be comfortable walking at a relaxed pace with around 1,000 m of elevation gain per day.
    • A tent is compulsory and must be suitable for the windy conditions often encountered in the mountains.
    • A sleeping bag warm enough to remain very comfortable at 0°C.
    • A well-insulated sleeping mat, at least 2 cm thick.
    • Beanie.
    • Medium-weight gloves.
    • Gore-Tex jacket with hood.
    • Fleece jacket, minimum 300 g/m².
    • A pair of trail shoes in your backpack as a backup if you hike in sandals.
    • Headlamp.
    • Maximum backpack weight: 8 kg excluding water.
  • The €420 fee covers the organisation and guidance of the trek only and does not include the two nights in a dormitory (€40).
  • Optional food reintroduction day available.
  • For any further information, please email: co*****@**********et.com

Retreat Program

Between one and two months (depending on the format) before the Fast & Trek, you will receive advice by email to help you prepare, to facilitate the fast and optimize its benefits.

To ensure the trek goes as smoothly as possible, here are some recommendations on the physical and practical level:

  1. During the remaining weeks of preparation, gradually increase your training load in walking or running. Remember that all the endurance efforts you are capable of while eating, you will be able to do while fasting! The key is simply to be in good shape!

  2. At the end of this physical preparation (which will stop one week before D-Day, as it will then be the week of vitalization and dietary reduction), you must have AT MINIMUM completed two fasting outings (with or without a backpack) of X km in the same week. X representing the maximum number of daily kilometers for the format you have chosen. This distance should be reevaluated upwards (consider one flat kilometer for every 100m of elevation gain) if you are training with less elevation gain than announced for the trek.

One week before the fast, you must follow a dietary reduction (non-optional):

During the last week before the trek, the goal is to gradually reduce non-physiological foods for humans (see below) in order to perform an initial cleansing of the body. Without this, your body will have a lot to do during the first three days of the fast, with risks of unpleasant symptoms appearing quickly (headaches, nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, heartburn, cramps, skin rashes, anxiety, etc.) which could compromise the smooth running of the trek. This period of dietary reduction is important to facilitate entering the fast on both physical and psychological levels.

Also reduce your pace during this preparation, rest as much as possible, go for walks in nature, do stretches and conscious breathing.

The dietary reduction program:

D-7
Eliminate all refined and processed industrial products, refined salt, white or brown sugar and other industrial sugars, white bread, sodas, stimulants (tea, coffee, alcohol) as well as oils heated to high temperatures.

D-5
Also eliminate processed meats, meats, and fish. Eat raw or lacto-fermented vegetables, fruits, sprouted seeds, seaweed, a few legumes or whole grains if you feel the need.

D-4
Also eliminate other animal products (eggs, dairy, cheeses, etc.).

D-2
Finally, eliminate legumes, grains, and any products containing them (bread, pasta, rice, …), and nuts/seeds. Consume mainly fruits, vegetables, and greens, raw or in juice form, as desired.

D-1
You are expected the evening before the fast at 6 PM at the welcome location. Except for the mountains treks, it is possible to have dinner that evening (provided you bring your own food as it is not supplied by the organizer) and wait until the next morning to purge. If you are already fasting that evening, you can take a purge without waiting until the next morning.

The evening before — Preparing for the fast

The purge is recommended to facilitate the fast through intestinal emptying and the lymphatic cleansing it triggers. To learn more about this, I suggest you read this article (click the link). If you wish to purge at the beginning, and possibly at the end, of the fast, it is up to you to bring:

  • 100 ml of castor oil, purchase by clicking here
  • 60 g of magnesium sulfate (also called Epsom salt), purchase by clicking here
    I will explain on site how to use them (quantities, protocols, etc.) and which one to choose between the two if you are unsure.
    For those who won’t have the necessary items, purgatives will be offered at a price of 10 €.


Day 1 — Departure around 9 am

During the fasting days, in addition to walking, different practices may be offered depending on the location and circumstances: conscious breathing, mantras, forest immersion, cold-water bathing in rivers or lakes, sungazing, sunbathing and, on some Jeûne & Trek® retreats, sauna sessions.

In case of dropout or decision by the organizer (on this subject, read the program charter at the bottom of the page) during the trek, it is the participant’s responsibility to return by their own means (taxi, hitchhiking, etc.). No refund or discount will be granted.

A light food reintroduction consisting of vegetable juices is provided on the day of departure.

On some treks, it is possible to extend your stay by one additional night in order to begin the food reintroduction process under guidance, understand its different stages in practical terms and receive support in putting them into practice.

The day also includes practices such as breathing exercises, yoga and meditation, with the possibility of receiving a treatment if desired.

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Click here to read the Practical Fasting Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

The F&T are intended for physically fit participants who already have experience with multi-day hiking and bivouacking over distances similar to — or greater than — those covered during the retreat.
This is an event outside of formal structures, intended only for autonomous people (responsible for themselves) and aware that they are going to step out of their comfort zone and push their limits.

It is contraindicated to fast in the following cases:

  • Lack of vital energy
  • Extreme weight loss
  • Advanced cerebral atherosclerosis
  • Advanced liver or kidney failure
  • Pregnancy
  • Stomach or duodenal ulcer
  • Advanced coronary artery disease
  • Type 1 Diabetes


Ongoing medical treatment (diabetes, chemo, immunosuppressants, etc) (to be checked with your doctor)

If you suffer from the aforementioned illnesses or if you are pregnant, this retreat is contraindicated for your situation.

If you have questions about this, do not hesitate to contact me via the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Please note that a prior appointment with a naturopath or an experienced hygienist is preferable if this is your first fast. This way you will know if fasting is suitable for you or not. You can also book a hygienist consultation with Florian.

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  • Weight loss (about one kilo per day in the first days), but that’s not the purpose of the fast!
  • A rebalancing of appetite
  • Accelerated elimination of toxins
  • Help in detaching from addictions
  • Gradual destruction of sick, defective, or damaged cells
  • Accelerated wound healing
  • A strengthened immune system thanks to more effective white blood cell action
  • Accelerated tissue regeneration due to mass production of stem cells
  • Reduction of all risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
  • Purification of the skin, which becomes softer and gains tone
  • Anti-aging prevention, wrinkles fade
  • A boost to the immune system and cleansing of the intestinal flora
  • Reduction of chronic inflammations and allergic manifestations
  • Acceleration of neurogenesis
  • A significant awareness about how one leads one’s life
  • A clear mind and enhanced creative, memorization, and thinking abilities
  • A trigger to adjust and reorient the trajectory of one’s life
  • A gain in vital energy and joy of living

Pack at a minimum the hiking gear listed below:

  • A backpack of 30 L maximum
  • A tent weighing no more than 1.5 kg (for example MSR, Big Agnes, Nordisk or Nemo)
  • A sleeping bag designed to keep you comfortably warm at 0°C for spring and autumn treks, and at 5°C for summer treks
  • A sleeping mat (for example Sea to Summit)
  • A toiletry kit: tongue scraper, toothbrush, cloth handkerchiefs and an ultralight towel (PackTowl by MSR)
  • A first-aid kit: blister dressings (Compeed, Hypafix, adhesive elastic bandage, gauze pads AND medical tape), anti-chafing cream (Z-Trauma, Nok, petroleum jelly OR equivalent) and powdered green clay
  • Suitable clothing, including a thermal layer, but no spare change of clothes
  • A waterproof jacket and trousers OR a poncho
  • Shoes already tested over similar distances, preferably minimalist shoes or even sandals (for example Luna Sandals, Earth Runners or Panta).
    If you choose sandals, you must also bring a pair of lightweight closed shoes.
  • One or more lightweight water bottles, including a filtering bottle, with a total capacity of at least 2 litres of water.
    For example: the OKO filtering bottle (10% discount via this link) + another standard lightweight bottle.
    To keep your pack weight down, stainless-steel and glass bottles are strongly discouraged.
  • a whistle and a survival blanket.


Optional equipment:

  • A sleeping bag liner (for more warmth and comfort)
  • A sleeping bag overcover / bivy sack (to stay dry)
  • A change of clothes for the evening (for more warmth and comfort)
  • A waterproof groundsheet (to place under the tent or to lie on)
  • A headlamp


The pack weight must not exceed 7 kg (not counting water). And make sure to only bring already tested equipment! You can find these items at Decathlon or Le Vieux campeur. Don’t neglect the quality of your gear, it will ensure comfort and can accompany you for many years. Remember, cheap is always too expensive 😉

Note: Depending on the trek you choose, particularly for certain mountain routes, specific equipment may be required in addition to, or instead of, some of the items listed above.

Below, a video that will help you equip yourself properly. Please note: this video is currently in French, but you can activate YouTube’s auto-generated subtitles in English while we work on providing a dedicated English version.

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By registering for the retreat, I commit to...

  • Not bringing any food (nor tobacco or other substances) 🙂
  • Not having any contraindications to fasting.
  • Reading the practical fasting guide (click the link).
  • Bringing 50 euros in cash (for sheltered accommodation in case of bad weather).
  • Doing a digital detox by leaving my phone turned off in the backpack all day (take a camera if needed).
  • Accepting the decision of the organizer if they decide not to let me continue for health reasons, lack of preparation, if I do not respect this charter, and/or for any other reason that conflicts with the collective interest. No refund or discount will be granted in case of dropout or non-compliance with instructions.
  • Being punctual, walking on the left side on roads, staying grouped, and waiting at intersections.
  • Being covered by personal insurance in case of health problems or incidents of any kind.
  • Following the recommended physical preparation.
  • Following the dietary reduction (the one detailed previously) the week before the trek.
  • Packing at a minimum the hiking gear listed in the FAQ under: ‘What to pack in your backpack’.”
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Your words after the retreat

“Everything is going really well!! We managed our return to eating successfully by following your advice and making a few more adjustments to our diet. At the moment, we still feel really good, especially mentally: our minds feel clear, we have more self-confidence, and a real desire to take an active role in our lives and responsibilities. We’re tackling everything we have to do head-on, with much better organisation and a clearer perspective on everything around us, as well as on what we no longer want in our lives!! Thank you again, because all of this improvement is thanks to you!!”
Véronique and Jean-Louis
"These are magnificent experiences!!! I will never forget this adventure! It brought me so much, much more than I imagined and I think that with time, letting it all settle, it will still make me grow in many ways... My most beautiful fasting experience!'"
Delphine
"I followed my heart when it told me, go on, do it. I had just discovered Florian Gomet's proposal to take a group fasting and walking 30 km per day. Me, who loves food, sometimes compulsive about my raw chocolate, with little fasting experience, I was a bit apprehensive. Will I manage 30 km on an empty stomach... And endure the cold since we are in October and I'm used to the Toulouse climate... I was very surprised not to suffer and to have so much energy. Glad to have followed the recommendations of a well-managed dietary reduction before the trek, my process happened smoothly and I nourished myself with all the beautiful presences that accompanied me on this journey. I drew precious knowledge from it to continue my path and filled my heart with these moments spent together."
Karine
"I want to express my deep gratitude for this week we shared! When we were walking and I heard you tirelessly sharing your years of experience, your hours of research, your feelings and observations, I felt truly lucky, inspired, deeply touched, and fully welcomed on the paths of life."
Ophélie
"Back from the '3 Fs' » cold hunger fatigue « a very beautiful but grueling experience, stopped on the fourth day with about 120 km in the legs, a bit more for Agnes and even more for Luna, a beautiful sharing with very beautiful people in a full nature setting, but frankly I didn't expect so much elevation gain in Haut Beaujolais 😔 Thanks again to Florian Gomet adventurer and organizer of this little initiatory journey 😉 An unforgettable experience to live at least once because you can really make huge efforts without eating and even over several days, my biggest difficulty was the pace, and yes I was the eldest 😱 and these young ones didn't spare me 😤 😂😂😂"
Christian
"Thanks for the hike Flo, you are a super guide and wow the level is high!!! It shows me the path I have left to travel!! Everything was top notch: the group synergy, your knowledge in naturopathy and survival, the discussions with everyone, the waterfall, the bivouac sites, the way you guided us with your open-mindedness. I am super proud of myself for having succeeded and for having listened to my body so I say a big thank you for that!"
Florence
"I felt the whole time, even in the difficulties (and god knows how hard the 5th day was) in absolute trust, trust in life, trust in myself, trust in you, in Hervé and in the group. I am proud and full of gratitude for my body that works so well, and for my heart and soul that dared to open and let themselves be carried with so much trust. To date, it is one of the most beautiful experiences I have had the chance to live after giving birth!"
Ophélie
Ophélie
"First, a big thank you for sending the photos they are magnificent! Regarding our food reintroduction, we think we succeeded, thanks to our little experience and your great advice. We are still on a little cloud following this exploit by all of us!!!.... The emotions continued to 'come out' especially for Jean-Louis, while driving towards Marseille and our musical supports really helped with that! For me, I feel a serenity, a well-being out of the ordinary, may I preserve this state... This is one of the fasting stays that has been the most powerful for both of us, it reached very far in all aspects! We await the sequel... which we wish for in this same state of peace or perhaps better or different in our Mental and our Physical. We are proud to have shared it with you."
Véronique
"If you need a Reset, nothing beats a fast and trek with Florian! He chooses superb locations, his knowledge of the terrain of the different routes, his long experience of fasting give us confidence and the adventure, which may seem difficult at first, is a moment shared by all, rich in emotions. For my part, this is my 3rd one!"
Fabienne
"I was very happy and proud to have lived this experience. It was a first for me, I had some fears but my thirst for inner exploration was greater. So I step out of my comfort zone, Florian takes my hand and guides me, reassures, soothes during the fast and also before in the preparation for the fast, for the equipment as well as for the food reintroduction. All in benevolence, gentleness and Love so a big thank you 🙏 for everything!! My fears flew away, I come out stronger ❤️."
Guillaume
"As during the previous fast and trek, I am savoring the post-trek…. 🥰 … sweetness… slowness… every cell vibrates…. I am so nourished by this total immersion in nature. It's nothing but joy 🥰. Thank you Florian for making us live these mini adventures, thank you for your guidance, your sharing 🙏🏻🥰💗."
Joëlle
"I lived an incredible experience. 6 days of walking without any sensation of hunger. I waited for 6 days for the need to fight against a need to eat and intense fatigue. Yet nothing appeared. It was even 'easy'. Florian's preparation in advance allows you to be ready (even if we doubt it deep down!). Then the Trek is just a pleasure oscillating between discussions about raw food, hobbits, health within an extra group. All punctuated by breaks in magnificent places. Hesitate no more, follow Florian's advice and have confidence in yourself and your body. It's unforgettable and you will come back in a new version of yourself. An upgraded version!"
David
"An unprecedented, extraordinary experience where you find yourself face to face with yourself. Lozère offers an ideal playground with magnificent landscapes. An adventure to live if you want to break down your limiting beliefs. Florian knows how to prepare you before the trek, accompanies you during the walk, and guides you with his advice for food reintroduction. This fast and trek offers a reset for your cells. In case of difficulty, the group spirit helps you move forward and go all the way. In short.... an expedition that transforms you deeply, at the heart of your cells 🙏🥰"
Stephane
"I was very happy to meet you and do my first fast and trek with you and all the very nice participants. I definitely plan to do another fast with you when the opportunity arises. For me, you are a great man who knows how to remain humble, I want to thank you for everything you have given me. All my respect to you I wish you again a beautiful life full of adventures and extremely extraordinary challenges."
Bruno
"There is a before and an after Fast and Trek. In this retreat, we experiment and discover wonderful capacities of the body. After this experience, the field of possibilities expands. I recommend it to everyone."
Joël

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