Let us do all the hard work so you can enjoy your time being pampered in a luxury Alpine chalet in the most beautiful place on earth.
Our basic retreat package includes:
- Accommodation in a beautiful Alpine chalet
- A full body welcome massage (with a wonderful masseuse and physiotherapist)
- Unlimited use of the spa facilities at the chalet (sauna, hot tub, steam room, swimming pool)
- Healthy and delicious meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner (apart from one free evening to enjoy a meal at one of the fabulous local restaurants)
- Daily fresh juices and healthy smoothies
- All non-alcoholic drinks
- A full week of inspirational yoga classes
- Incredible guided mountain hikes (2 half days and 1 full day)
- A whole day at a wonderful local spa
- The use of all yoga equipment (mats, bricks, blocks, bolsters, straps, eye pillows, blankets)
- The use of towels and dressing gowns (no need to bring your own)
- Transfers to and from Geneva airport
- Welcome packs
- Toiletries
Optional extras:
- Guided trail running / run coaching
- Guided snowshoeing
- Guided skiing / ski coaching
- Guided snowboarding / snowboard coaching
- Guided mountain biking
- One on one sessions with a nutritionist / physiotherapist / personal trainer
- A fine selection of wines included with evening meals
- A wine tasting evening at the chalet with a local sommelier
- A trip up the ‘Aiguille du Midi‘ in one of the highest cable cars in Europe at 3842m
- A 20-minute helicopter flight for panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif
- An evening meal at one of the best restaurants in Chamonix (on the chef’s night off)
- A trip to the ‘Mer de Glace‘ (‘Sea of Ice’) glacier from Chamonix on the Montenvers rack and pinion train
- A day trip to a fantastic Spa just over the border in Italy
- Extra spa / beauty treatments
- A day trip to Annecy
- Paragliding
For more info on these activities check out our Activities Page.
Whether you are an instructor wishing to bring a group of clients or a group of friends looking for a private yoga retreat, just send us a message with your estimated group size and preferred dates for a quote.
ACCOMMODATION
Our large and beautiful Alpine chalet is perfectly located in the Chamonix valley for easy access to areas of interest, beautiful hiking trails and boasts stunning views of Mont Blanc. The chalet is just as intimate and cosy as it is spectacular and luxurious, thanks to its clever design with several sumptuous social areas.
The chalet is a former mill and has been built and decorated by the most sought after artisans in the valley, so every aspect has been finished to perfection and careful attention. The lovely yoga space is in the heart of the chalet with floor to ceiling windows that let in plenty of light under the beautiful wooden roof beams. The chalet also has its own spa area with a sauna and treatment room for the on-site massages.
It is centrally located in the Chamonix valley in the quaint village of Les Tines, a short distance from Chamonix town, with breath-taking panoramic views of the French Alps from the hot tub, sun terraces and garden.
HEALTHY EATING
The quality of the food on our retreats is very important to us. You will enjoy healthy, nutritional meals carefully chosen by our chef to complement the retreat perfectly. The food will be absolutely delicious and although we usually keep our retreats vegetarian or vegan, you can opt for fish or meat when booking. Please let us know your dietary requirements before you arrive. We use organic and local produce where possible.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
Our yoga instructors have been chosen very carefully and come from all over the world. Working closely with a few different yoga teachers to create our programs means we can provide a wonderful range of retreats, each with different styles of yoga. If you are a group of friends looking for a yoga retreat we will carefully choose the yoga instructor to suit your requirements. If you have a preferred style please let us know. The yoga instructor chosen for your group will be very experienced, offering variations for all levels.
THE HIKES
Experience guided walks through the stunning French Alps.
Our gentle half day hikes last 2 – 3 hours with plenty of rest time to take in the incredible views. No prior fitness level is required. Our qualified and experienced walking guide carefully chooses trails to suit the abilities of our clients. She will make sure no-one is left behind, while imparting knowledge on the local flora and fauna.
On the full day hike we set off to explore some of Chamonix’s best hiking trails. Around midday we make ourselves comfortable in an idyllic setting for some high mountain yoga or meditation followed by a healthy packed lunch with impressive views like those at Lac Blanc. When rested, we continue our inspirational journey through the spectacular Mont Blanc mountain range before returning to the chalet to enjoy a fresh healthy smoothie and relax in the hot tub.
All hikes are optional.
THE SPA
If you wish to include the spa day in your retreat we will spend a whole day pampering ourselves at QC Terme, Chamonix. This spa has got to be one of the best in Europe. It’s innumerable steam rooms, saunas, hammams, treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, Jacuzzis, thermal baths, waterfalls, meditation rooms, Kniepp hydrotherapies, Vicky showers, foot-baths (the list goes on) come together to create a multifaceted haven of wellness, nestled in a landscape of incomparable beauty. Relax and rejuvenate while taking in the stunning views of the Mont Blanc massif.
WHAT TO BRING
Chamonix Mont Blanc is the most beautiful Alpine region in Europe and as with all mountain regions, the weather is unpredictable. It can be extremely hot on sunny days throughout the year and occasionally very cold even in summer, so it’s a good idea to check the weather report right before you travel.
We recommend bringing hiking boots or sensible outdoor footwear, sunglasses, sun cream, a sun hat, a bathing suit (for the hot tub / spa), a backpack, a waterproof coat and warm layers. Don’t worry if you come unprepared or forget anything, there are plenty of shops in town.
We provide all yoga equipment (mats, blocks, bricks, straps, bolsters, eye pillows and blankets).
We also provide towels and bathrobes at the chalet so no need to bring your own
TESTIMONIALS
‘The whole experience was beautiful. The setting, the chalet, the food, the yoga, the massage, the food, the walks, the spa day, the food, and the total vibe – calm but energising, excellently organised but relaxed – were all perfect. The food was delicious, healthy, satisfying. El and Anna were totally brilliant. I loved the food. Clive’s yoga was inspirational, every day. But the aspect that perhaps I wasn’t expecting, and which surprised me, was the power, joy, and inspiration I gained from my fellow guests. Thank you all.
And did I mention the food..?’ – Simon Blake
‘The other guests were wonderful; inspiring and real pleasure to spend time with. Everyone involved in running the retreat was very welcoming, friendly and really fun to have around. Eleanor and Anna made us all feel really at home and looked after us brilliantly. Wonderful, inspiring, responsive yoga teacher. I had the best massage I have in years. The food was excellent, absolutely delicious. The views were magnificent. Perfect balance of structure and freedom.’ – Fiona Paveley
‘Had the most relaxing week. Such a great experience. Everything was so smooth, well organised. Awesome yoga and hikes of course. The venus is fabulous, with indoor spa, pool & jacuzzi, in-house cinema …the food was incredible. On top of all that, it was so lovely to meet new people and it truly ended up being a beautiful, fulfilling and humbling human experience. Thanks to all of you.’ – Morgane Boucherit
