The Seuil association, which supports at-risk youth through long hikes aimed at personal development and reintegration, has come under scrutiny from former members and staff. Critics argue that recent changes in management have shifted the organization's focus toward profitability and introduced what they describe as a religious influence. Originally founded in 2002, the association helps teenagers aged 14 to 18 referred by child protection services and juvenile justice systems. Over the years, the number of organized hikes has increased significantly—from 23 in 2022 to 54 in 2025, with a goal of 70 hikes in 2026. This rapid growth has raised concerns about the safety of participants and the quality of the support they receive. Bernard Ollivier, the association's founder, has criticized the current direction, calling it "Catholic and reactionary" and a departure from the original educational philosophy. Former directors and members have expressed dissatisfaction with the management's lack of transparency and a strategy that emphasizes quantity over quality. They argue that the increase in hikes has led to rushed hiring of accompaniers and insufficient preparation for the young people involved. Some accompaniers have reported incidents of violence and a lack of adequate support during critical moments. Several former accompaniers have described troubling situations, including an incident in 2024 where a hike was abruptly stopped due to escalating violence from a participant, but the management blamed the accompanier. In another case in 2025, a minor attempted suicide during a hike and was hospitalized, yet the director reportedly allowed the minor to continue the journey before a new crisis arose. These accounts have fueled concerns about the safety and well-being of the participants. The association has also drawn attention for its connections to far-right and religious groups. Yvon Rontard, the current director, has been linked to the Acteurs d’avenir summer university, which features Christian speakers. The association applied for funding from La Nuit du bien commun, a project co-founded by billionaire Pierre-Édouard Stérin, and received renewed support in subsequent years. This funding source has been associated with promoting far-right ideologies. Additionally, the organization has incorporated more religious elements, such as organizing hikes along the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrimage route and participating in pilgrim masses. Critics argue that these practices conflict with the organization's legal obligations to maintain neutrality. In response to these concerns, the Paris child protection agency (ASE) has paused its collaboration with the association while investigations continue. The agency cited worries about the management's ability to handle the organization's rapid growth and the possible decline in the quality of the educational program. The association has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit, but the City of Paris has acknowledged the concerns raised.