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8 Day Nature, Hiking, Meditation, and Yoga Holiday in Midi-Pyrénées, France
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, Ariège, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Nature, Hiking, and Yoga Retreat France
They invite nature lovers to attend this incredible retreat in the South of France. This time is meant for yoga and nature enthusiasts who love to combine yoga practice with guided nature walks and would like to explore the beautiful environment at the foot of the Pyrenees. This retreat is the ultimate opportunity to relax, ground yourself, eat delicious, vibrant vegetarian food and to truly be. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Meet the instructors
Elleke
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Highlights
- 2 daily yoga classes
- 2 daily meditation sessions
- Daily guided nature hikes
- 7 nights accommodation in a spacious and most charming single or double room
- 3 daily delicious vegetarian meals
- Refreshing swims in the lake
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
8 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, French, German
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:30
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
The price of this retreat includes 7 nights accommodation in La Borde Blanque's spacious and most charming private or double rooms with en suite or shared bathrooms.
The garden surrounding the house has big shady trees and a wide lawn, leading to the lake. The private lakeside consists of comfortable grass and is surrounded by trees, offering complete privacy. The water is clean and pure and delightful to swim in.
For all retailers in spring/summer or autumn season La Borde Blanque also has two beautiful camping sites available, with outdoor bathroom facilities, with a discount of 25% on the normal price.
Program
In addition to two yoga and meditation sessions a day, La Borde Blanque will organize several guided walks and hikes in a variety of surrounding landscapes of 10 to 15 kilometers in average. You’ll begin and end the days with yoga and meditation, in which your connection with nature will be central.
No experience with yoga or meditation is required, but when you are experienced, there will be plenty of opportunities to deepen your knowledge. The sessions will be adjusted to meet your needs. La Borde Blanque is a Raja yoga school. Raja yoga is one of the oldest and most complete forms of yoga, where the asanas or physical practices are considered to be a preparation for meditation.
Although they offer various modern styles, their approach is a mindful way of practicing yoga. This means a quiet, attentive, and meditative approach. Remaining in an asana can sometimes be intense and powerful, yet they will also introduce dynamic flow series and be mindful in action! Everyone can participate at his or her level and there is plenty of room for personal variations and modifications.
In the mornings, you’ll have breakfast and make your packed lunch and snacks for your tour. The walking program is flexible with shorter and longer walks that will be alternated according to the weather and temperature conditions. At the beginning or halfway the afternoon, you'll be back at La Borde Blanque and have the rest of the afternoon free.
When the weather is very warm, it may be decided together to get up early and be back before noon to enjoy a siesta and a refreshing swim in the lake. In the evening there's another light yoga and meditation session. Wednesday is a resting day as a break in the week. Please note that all walks and yoga sessions are just optional.
Included excursions
The price of this retreat includes guided hiking trips.
Instructors
Elleke Van Kraalingen
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Elleke's journey in yoga and meditation began when she was a child. In her early teenage years, she spontaneously started to meditate, following an inner guideline and set off on the path of yoga. Yoga and meditation became a way of life. For more than 35 years now she has been teaching the ancient form of Raja Yoga with love and passion and for 25 years she has been training yoga teachers. In your daily life at La Borde Blanque lies an invitation and challenge to practice the yoga way of life, each day, every minute.
Retreat location
This retreat will take place in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The area has a long and moving history. Amongst other things, you will find prehistoric caves with carvings and stalactites and stalagmites. Apart from that, the Celts also left their traces, as well as the Romans with their thermal baths.
La Borde Blanque is an authentic French country estate located on the crest of a hill with a magnificent view over the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside. The location offers various opportunities to be together as well as to draw for some private space, both indoor and outdoor.
It has a private lakeside beach on the beautiful Lac de Montbel and is on the other sides defined by forest and the river Hers. The property has a natural spring and baths in the peace and serenity of the French country. You'll find them on the border of the Aude and Ariège departments.
Distances
- Carcassonne - 50 minutes
- Mediterranean sea - 1.5 hours
- Toulouse - 1.5 hours
- Montpellier - 2.5 hours
- Barcelona - 4 hours
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The serve vegetarian food and organic food as much as possible and a major part of their meals are vegan. Their cooks specialize in all health diets.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
The unique environment of Borde Blanque offers a wide range of activities. During your free time, you can take beautiful walks along the rivers, through the hills, forests, and mountains with stunning views. La Borde Blanque is directly situated on the lakeside with its private beach, where it’s lovely to swim in the crystal clear water. There are facilities in the nearby area to go horse riding, canoeing, or rafting.
You can taste the culture of France during a visit to colorful local markets. The area has a long and moving history, which you’ll find back in the old Cathar castles and picturesque medieval villages.
What's included
- 3 daily vegetarian meals
- 7 nights accommodation in a spacious and most charming single or double room
- Coffee, tea breaks, and snacks
- Daily meditation sessions
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily guided hikes in the enchanting surroundings of the French countryside
- Refreshing swims in the lake
What's not included
- Additional activities
- Airfare
- Airport transportation
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BCN
Barcelona–El Prat Airport
185 km
Transfer not provided
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
90 km
Transfer not provided
CCF
Carcassonne Airport
38 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane from Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
Book a flight to Carcassonne Airport (CCF). You make take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 50 minutes to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
From Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS), you may take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 1.5 hours to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
From Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL), you may take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 2.5 hours to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
From Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), you may take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 4 hours to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
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 30 days before arrival.
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