Défi Mario Givré in Auvergne
Build your soap box, hit the slope and let your team's creativity loose on the Auvergne snow.
- ≈ 2H30 to 3H
- From 10 to 100 participants
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Description
Tools in hand, ideas flowing and a slope waiting at the bottom: welcome to Défi Mario Givré, the winter team building experience in Auvergne that combines making, competing and laughing in one glorious burst. In teams of six, your colleagues have a set amount of time to design and build their very own personalised soap box. No rushing allowed, just plenty of listening and creative thinking: the best machines aren't always the ones you'd expect.
Once the tools are down, the Mario Boutique opens for business. Klaxons, paint, steering wheels and other accessories are up for grabs... but they have to be earned. A series of outrageous challenges awaits: group acrobatics, team choreography, joke competitions and more. The more your team commits, the more your soap box gains in personality and race-day advantages. But watch out for thieves: accessories have a way of going missing when you least expect it.
After ninety minutes of building and challenges, the race begins. The final score takes into account the ingenuity of the build, the creativity of the decoration and the finishing position on the frozen track. Team spirit, humour and coordination come together for a team building session in Clermont-Ferrand that is genuinely like no other, set against the winter landscapes of Auvergne.
- ≈ 2H30 to 3H
- From 10 to 100 participants
📍 Location: In Auvergne, on a slope suited to the activity. The exact site is confirmed at booking.
⏱️ Duration: Between 2 and 3 hours in total (45 minutes of building, approximately 45 minutes of Mario Boutique challenges, race starting after 1h30).
👥 Groups: All group sizes welcome, in teams of 6.
🗓️ Season: Winter activity. Not specified further on the source page; to be completed based on actual availability and snow conditions.
💪 Fitness level required: No specific athletic ability needed. The activity blends hands-on building, fun challenges and a race, all accessible regardless of physical profile.
👟 Recommended attire: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (warm, waterproof clothing strongly recommended given the outdoor winter conditions and the race).
🔧 Equipment provided: All soap box building materials and Mario Boutique accessories are supplied by Takamaka Clermont. No tools or equipment needed from participants.
🎨 Customisation: Every soap box is one of a kind. Teams personalise their vehicle using the accessories won during the Mario Boutique challenge phase.
How the activity works
Material discovery and build phase
Mario Boutique opens and customisation challenges
The frozen race
Awards ceremony and close
Why choose Takamaka ?
Défi Mario Givré is a Takamaka original, designed and refined by a team of over 30 professional facilitators who know exactly how to build adrenaline and team spirit at the same time. Every phase of the activity, building, challenges and race, is paced precisely so that no team loses focus and the atmosphere stays electric from the first bolt to the final straight.
With 7 years of experience in Auvergne, Takamaka Clermont selects sites that are genuinely well-suited to winter soap box racing, so the track lives up to the vehicles your teams build. Everything is managed end-to-end: building materials, Mario Boutique accessories, challenge facilitation and closing prize-giving. All you need to bring is your team and your competitive spirit.
Défi Mario Givré is open to all group sizes and can be tailored to your company objectives or preferences. Want to weave your brand colours into the soap box decoration, add a custom challenge, or combine the activity with a corporate evening? Takamaka Clermont co-builds the programme with you for a bespoke result that stays in the memory.
FAQ
Do participants need any DIY skills to build their soap box?
Not at all. The materials are designed to be accessible to everyone and the Takamaka facilitators are on hand to guide teams if needed. The goal is to showcase creativity and team spirit, not technical ability.
Are Mario Boutique accessories guaranteed for every team?
Accessories are earned by winning the facilitator-set challenges. Each team can collect them based on their performance, but nothing is guaranteed in advance. And since thieves are lurking, it pays to keep an eye on your hard-won prizes.
Does the race take place on a real snowy slope?
The activity is designed for outdoor winter conditions. The exact site and track conditions are confirmed at booking. For questions about snow coverage or alternatives in unfavourable weather, contact Takamaka Clermont directly.
Can Défi Mario Givré be combined with other activities or a corporate evening?
Yes. Takamaka Clermont offers a full catalogue of winter team building activities and corporate evening events that can be paired with Défi Mario Givré to build a complete day or seminar programme.
Can the Mario Boutique challenges be customised, or can we include our company colours?
Absolutely. The Takamaka Clermont team can adapt the challenges and incorporate your brand colours or company themes into the soap box decoration. Just mention it when you get in touch for a fully tailored programme.
How do I book Défi Mario Givré?
Contact the Takamaka Clermont team by phone at 04 73 92 83 64 or via the contact form on the website. A tailored proposal will be sent to you based on your needs, group size and preferred date.