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Yoga Retreat in France
Join your hosts for a weekend of yoga, meditation, and pure relaxation in the French Alps with Chalet APASSION. Switch off from the outside world as you unwind with yoga classes run by yoga coach, Tess Klotz, all hosted in the luxurious surroundings of Chalet APASSION.
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Highlights
- 5 yoga sessions with your yoga instructor Tess Klotz
- 30-minute complimentary massage
- 3 nights accommodation in the luxurious Chalet APASSION
- Daily breakfast and two-course evening meal served with wine
- Enjoy afternoon tea with freshly baked cakes on the balcony
- Relax and unwind in the comfort of the chalet with its sauna and hot tub
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
The chalet offers five spacious double/twin beds, each individually styled, and private access to a balcony or terrace. The main living area of the chalet extends across the full width of the rear of the property, allowing guests to enjoy the full splendor of the Giffre valley including the majestic peak of Le Criou.
A large balcony off the living area enable meals to be enjoyed al fresco when the weather permits and an expansive decked terrace on the lower level is the perfect place to admire the starting views either from one of the comfy sun loungers or from the warmth of the large cedar hot tub. A sauna offers the ultimate in relaxation should you wish to indulge.
Program
Days dedicated to relaxation
Rise each morning to a yoga session with Tess on the expansive Chalet APASSION terrace overlooking the majestic mountains of Le Criou and Les Dents Blanches.
After breakfast, explore the local area – the beautiful medieval village of Samoëns, the stunning Giffre Valley or alternatively simply relax at the chalet where you can unwind in the sauna, ease your muscles in the hot tub or they can arrange for a masseuse or beauty therapist to come to the chalet to further enhance your pampering experience.
Afternoon tea and healthy snacks will be served each afternoon followed by your second yoga session.
These retreats are designed to help you recharge your batteries and reconnect your body and mind. They will give you a sense of pampering and renewal whilst you savor the fresh air, the invigorating natural beauty of the French Alps, and the luxurious surroundings of the chalet.
Please note that in the event of bad weather, yoga sessions will be held in a local indoor venue and transport will be provided.
Instructors
Tess Klotz
Tess Klotz has been practicing yoga for nearly 30 years and teaching for over 20. She began her journey with Vinyasa Flow Yoga under the guidance of Louise Sear. Since then, Tess has completed Prana Flow teacher training courses and a 10-day Chakra course with renowned yogi Shiva Rea. In 2014, she deepened her studies with the Prana Flow Mandala of Asana. course led by Simon Park. In 2017, she completed a 300-hour yoga intensive teacher training in Goa, India. Tess's teaching style is a unique synthesis of Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Hatha Yoga, and Tai Chi.
Retreat location
Chalet APASSION is a luxury chalet set in a peaceful location above the medieval village of Samoens in the Haute-Savoie region of the Northern French Alps, just one hour from Geneva. The slight elevation of the chalet affords breath-taking views of the Giffre Valley but the chalet is also just a short walk to the village center
Samoens is an unspoiled, authentic, and pretty mountain village set in the heart of the Giffre valley. The village carries the designation of a ville fleurie distinguishing it as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Unique features
Activities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Sauna
General
- Balcony
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
Services
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Ironing / ironing board
- Room cleaning
Food
Included in the package are breakfast, afternoon tea and cakes, plus a two-course evening meal with complimentary wines on each day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
This experience is a personal journey so you are free to choose whatever you want to do during your stay, whether you plan to relax around the chalet or explore and discover the local area. The beautiful Giffre Valley surrounding Samoens is a hiker's paradise with an array of marked short or long walks to suit all ability levels.
If you fancy something more adventurous, then there are plenty of adrenaline-filled activities on offer, from horse riding to Via Ferrata and white water rafting. The hosts will be happy to assist in booking any activities you wish to participate in during your stay.
Alternatively, simply relax on one of the balconies or the expansive terrace with a good book or enjoy a pampering massage.
Spa treatments
The retreat includes a complimentary 30 minutes massage. Further beauty treatments can be provided on request with an additional cost. There are a hot tub and sauna on-site to be enjoyed by guests during their stay.
What's included
- 5 yoga sessions of 90 minutes hosted by Tess Klotz
- A complimentary 30-minute massage
- 3 nights accommodation at Chalet APASSION
- Breakfast, afternoon tea, and cakes plus a two-course evening meal with complimentary wines on each day
- Return transfers from Geneva Airport (within pre-set times)
- Mats and blankets and other equipment required for the yoga sessions
What's not included
- Lunch (although there is always a selection of fresh fruit and soft drinks available throughout the day)
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Geneva Airport
49 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Geneva Airport (GVA). The airport transfer fee is included in the price of the package. The time for the pick-up from Geneva Airport is between 10:00 and midday on the day of arrival. The return trip to Geneva will leave the chalet between midday and 14:00 on the day of departure. Times will be organized to coincide with the earliest arriving/departing flights.
If you are unable to make these times, APASSION can arrange an alternative transfer for you. One-way transfers to and from Geneva are charged at the rate of 180 EUR per single journey.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 60 days before arrival.
