“Immerse in yoga and balance your body and mind”
5 Day Scenic Hiking and Relaxing Yoga Retreat in Chatel, Haute-Savoie, France
La Chaumiere, 581 Route de Thonon, Châtel 74390, France
Yoga Retreat in France
Join Lisa Valentine on this yoga and hiking retreat in the French Alps. Having lived and taught in this beautiful part of the world for the last eight years, Lisa has a deep passion to share her love of the mountains and yoga. With the combination of yoga to help support the activity of your choice, luxurious accommodation to relax in, sunshine to fill your days, you will feel life just couldn’t get any better.
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Lisa
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Highlights
- 2 yoga classes daily (Flow/Hatha/Restorative/Yin)
- Gentle hike and an amazing picnic at a stunning mountain spot
- Guided hike in the surrounding mountains
- Transfer to and from Geneva airport
- Transport to and from organized local hikes
- 4 nights accommodation in a luxury chalet
- Enjoy brunches, continental breakfasts, and healthy vegetarian buffet-style meals daily
- Evening off to enjoy one of the lovely traditional Alpine restaurants
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Airport transfer included:
Geneva Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
09:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
La Chaumiere is a luxurious mountain chalet with breathtaking views in a peaceful location in Chatel. There are all the comforts you will need to relax with the comfiest of beds, crisp linen sheets, huge soft sofas, log fires and above all a welcoming atmosphere.
Program
Holiday Outline
Begin your day the yogi way with a morning yoga class to warm you up and prepare you for the day ahead. Then there’s a delicious healthy brunch, followed by one of the organized hikes, or enjoy your own time doing whichever extra activity you desire, from biking across snow-peaked mountains, wild swimming in glacial lakes or the local outdoor pool with views to astound you, white water rafting.
If you just prefer to relax, the chalet has a sauna, an outdoor spa, and a lovely terrace with mountain views; there is also a fabulous spa in the village center with thermal waters and spa treatments. Early evening, you will wind down with another yoga and meditation class, followed by fabulous home-cooked food. After dinner, chill out in the hot tub underneath the stars, then snuggle down for a well-deserved and blissful sleep.
The Yoga
The morning sessions are a more dynamic practice to help you stretch, lengthen, and warm the body in preparation for a day of adventure! Special focus is on the legs in order to build stamina for those hill walks or other activities. The evening class is gentle Somatic Yin/Restorative yoga to stretch out and relax sore muscles and joints. The session will vary, and you will include pranayama and meditation to help you to really let go and enter a state of deep relaxation.
The classes are suitable for all abilities, and everyone is welcome. They are practiced to adapt the class to everyone’s level. The asanas and meditation will help increase oxygen flow, balance, and clarity and promote a peaceful mind.
Included excursions
The retreat package includes a short easy hike and picnic at a stunning mountain spot. There will also be a guided hike in the surrounding mountains.
Instructors
Lisa Valentine
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Independent, dedicated, and passionate, Lisa is here to support you in your yoga practice. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness, inspired by ancient wisdom and grounded in modern science. A yogi for 20 years, Lisa discovered yoga on her travels around the world in her early 20s. Her style of teaching keeps growing and evolving over the years. With 800 hours training to include Vinyasa, Scaravelli Hatha, Yin, and Restorative, over 3000 hours of teaching, and 12 years of teaching experience, she is recognized as an experienced yoga teacher via Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Retreat location
Chatel is a beautiful village nestled within the valleys of the Porte du Soleil area in the French Alps. It's a picturesque and traditional resort, sporting panoramic views of the infamous Mont Blanc and the Dent du midi. It is located in the region of Haute Savoie, and on the French border with Switzerland.
Ideally placed right in the middle of the Portes du Soleil, Chatel is the gateway to a marvelous summer playground. You will never forget the miles of open spaces surrounding the meadows, from where you can head off into the middle of nowhere.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
General
- Lounge
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Enjoy delicious, healthy homemade food, which is an integral part of your yoga retreat. You will need to feel looked after and nourished with all the exercise and mountain air. The food is fresh, local, and seasonal. Included in the retreat package is a delicious brunch with granola, eggs, juices, and fruit and a gourmet buffet-style evening feast. The food on the retreat is as important as the yoga. During this five-day retreat, you will be enjoying two large brunches, two smaller continental breakfasts, three vegetarian buffet-style meals daily, and one evening off to traditional Alpine restaurants. Teas, coffee, cake, and fruit bowls are also available throughout your stay.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- 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)
Extra optional excursions can be arranged at an extra cost. Whether you love the thrill of downhill mountain biking, enjoy a spot of alpine road biking, or prefer hiking over mountain passes, or maybe even paragliding or white-water rafting, there is something for everyone to do during their free time.
You can also relax in the chalet, enjoying the outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, and pretty alpine patio with stunning views
A second teacher will offer a fusion of pilates and yoga and ensure you get the most from your yoga holiday.
In-house sports are also available at extra cost.
Spa treatments
You can visit the local spa for many treatments, and the organizers can also arrange an in-house massage. Swedish massage is also available at extra cost.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation in a luxury chalet
- 2 daily yoga classes (Flow, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin)
- Guided hike in the surrounding mountains
- Gentle hike and amazing picnic at a stunning mountain spot
- Transfer to and from Geneva airport
- 2 large brunches
- 2 smaller continental breakfasts
- 3 healthy vegetarian buffet-style meals daily
- Teas, coffee, and fruit bowls are available all day
- Afternoon tea and use of hot tub and sauna
- Transport to and from organized local hikes
What's not included
- Flights (closest airport is Geneva airport)
- Activities such as: SUP hire, mountain biking, paragliding, spa, and more
- Holiday insurance
- 1 evening meal out at a local restaurant
- Wine will be available to buy at the chalet should you like to accompany your meal
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GVA
Geneva Airport
56 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Geneva Airport (GVA). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Lisa Valentine Yoga will pick you up from the airport. Please note that arrival and departure times will be at a set time to suit the flights from UK. Please enquire which flights are recommended. If you arrive outside of the transfer time, you will need to pay for your own transfer.
Airport: Geneva Airport
Airport transfer included: Geneva Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% 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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