Alpine Yoga & Adventure Escape

£950pp

4th - 8th September 2024 - FULLY BOOKED

8th - 12th September 2024 - FULLY BOOKED

  • White Water Rafting Adventure on the Isere river

  • Relaxing Yoga classes in the stunning Yoga studio

  • Learn to cook delicious vegetarian cuisine with a half day cookery course

  • Enjoy the thermal springs with an afternoon at the local spa

  • Overnight stay in a mountain refuge, with all meals, taking a 1.5hr hike to get there

  • Fresh mountain air, delicious homecooked food, stunning mountain views

Accommodation

Chalet Savoie Faire is set in the picturesque mountain village of Fontaines Naves which sits at an altitude of 1300. The village is typical of the Savoie region with picturesque chalets and peaceful walks. Imagine stunning mountain views, fresh alpine air and all of this with the hospitality of chalet owners Nikki & Hugh. The property itself has been designed with you in mind with Nikki’s special artistic touches and boasts gorgeous communal areas, dining rooms and luxury bedrooms.

Itinerary

Day 1 - pick up from Moutiers train station at 4pm. Arrive at the chalet at approx 4.30pm for herbal tea & cake 6.30pm - pre dinner drinks & snacks followed by 3 course dinner with wine

Day 2 - breakfast from 7.30am 9am - 10am - Yoga in the studio 12pm - lunch 1pm - depart for Aime (30 minute drive). Exciting White Water Rafting Adventure with AN Rafting 7.30pm - delicious 2 course dinner

Day 3 - breakfast 8am 9.30am - morning vegetarian cookery class with Nikki. Make a number of delicious dishes & treats 12.30pm - lunch - eat what you have created with wine 3.30pm - depart for hike to mountain refuge. The summit of the refuge is 2030m and we will have the opportunity to stop at the local goat farm and sample some of their delicious fresh goats cheese (approx 1.5hr, steady climb and some flat parts, some can also set off earlier if they wish and complete full hike) here we will spend the night. Dinner will be in the refuge

Day 4 - breakfast in mountain refuge before we hike back down to Chalet Savoire Faire 11am - 12pm - Yoga in the Studio 1pm - lunch 2.30pm - head down to La Lechere for a 2 hour spa session in the thermal baths 7pm - 2 course dinner with wine

Day 5 - breakfast 8.30am. 10am - depart for Moutiers train station

Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions. The Alps are beautiful but the weather can be changeable

What’s Included

  • 4 nights luxury Chalet accommodation

  • Half Day White Water Rafting adventure

  • 2 x 1 hour Yoga classes

  • Half Day Vegetarian Cookery class, eat what you make for lunch

  • 1.5 hour hike to a local mountain refuge where will spend the night and hike back the next morning

  • Chance to Hike & E Bike (extra cost, payable locally) in the local Alpine area

  • Thermal Spa afternoon

  • Return Transfer to & from Moutiers Train Station

  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners including wines

  • The opportunity to sample local produce and wine

Getting There

We will be making a return transfer to and from Moutiers train station. Trains are available and easily accessible from Geneva & Lyon St Exupery airports. Please arrive at Moutiers by 4pm on the arrival day. We will depart Chalet Savoire Faire at 10am on the departure, please book trains from 10.30am onwards.

Prices & Dates

£950pp. A £200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking

Rooms are twin share, some with ensuite bathrooms. One single occupancy room is available for a £150 supplement

4th - 8th September - 8 spaces in total

8th - 12th September - 8 spaces in total

Dietary Requirements - all of food is made from fresh and I design & create a varied gourmet vegetarian menu which is a combination of healthy meals and treats. Please let us know if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note these retreats are not suitable for a vegan diet.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to email info@emmasdale.co.uk