Set in a beautiful Alpine landscape, surrounded by mountains and waterfalls, and yet easily accessible. Great local amenities too.
A purpose-built indoor studio space. Comfortable living, eating and sleeping. A large garden, with terrace and luxury hot tub.
An experienced local support team ready to work with you to make your retreat the best it can possibly be.
If this is your first retreat or you just want someone to bounce ideas off, we are there to help, or to make ourselves scarce - it’s up to you.
The Alps Retreats Centre is an authentic 1830s Alpine farmhouse in a magnificent setting. Beautifully renovated, it combines traditional Alpine character with contemporary design and comfort.
It nestles peacefully among stunning mountains and waterfalls, at the heart of a vast network of hiking trails.
With ample space for up to 11 adults, the four bedrooms all have super-comfortable beds and private bathrooms with calming rain-effect showers and underfloor heating.
In the open living areas there are plenty of sofas and armchairs and a superb woodburner.
And you can soak up the fabulous mountain views from the large outdoor hot tub.
Sixt Fer à Cheval is a beautiful French Alpine village 75 minutes from Geneva airport and train station.
Surrounded by the largest nature reserve in Haute-Savoie, it is a place of inspiring beauty, peace and calm.
You walk in the majestic mountain valley of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval. And you absorb the splendour of the Cascade du Rouget, the ‘Queen of the Waterfalls’.
British by birth, multilingual and international in outlook, we’ve travelled widely and lived and worked in some fascinating places, including Russia, Ukraine, USA, the Middle & Far East and several European countries.
Moving to the French Alps, renovating an old farmhouse and creating our retreat centre has enabled us to realise our dream of waking up every morning knowing that this is where we want to be.
We love sharing all this with people like you.
8 years ago, Alps Retreats co-founder Sally-Anne Airey decided to make her beautiful Alpine home into a place where busy people have the time and space to reconnect with what really matters to them.
Herself an experienced coach, retreat leader and mindfulness teacher, Sally-Anne guides your retreat with the support of other deep specialists in their field.
In moving to the mountains 10 years ago, Alps Retreats co-founder Simon Airey was at last fulfilling his childhood dream: to wake up every morning to an inspiring Alpine view and breathe in clean mountain air.
And after a full career in the Royal Navy, this was worth waiting for.
Jess de Jong is one of the most sought after retreat chefs in the valley. Her vegetarian creations come from a place of genuine love and her warmth and skill shine through every one of the meals she cooks for you.
Jess’s food is delicious, nourishing and a feast for the eyes.
For more than 10 years, International Mountain Leader Arno de Jong has been guiding Alpine experiences throughout the Giffre valley for individuals and groups seeking inspiring adventure.
You step out of your comfort zone and into a new perspective.
In her Vinyasa yoga classes and workshops, Julia Barnes skilfully combines the creative flow of movement and breath with a focus on alignment and mindfulness. You feel stronger, more supple and balanced.
Her approach encourages and nurtures self-exploration and discovery.
Ben Cox has devoted his adult life to the practice and teaching of Taichi, Qigong and Chinese medicine, learning and working with several masters in the west and China.
He teaches you how being physically open, relaxed and dynamic is the key to being physically and mentally present.
An Advanced Myofascial Release Therapist, Ella Plaisted tailors her treatments to your needs, with dedicated focus on the cause rather than the symptom.
She works with the body’s connective tissue to restore balance and improve your overall well-being.
Our retreat centre is available for hire year-round, for a minimum of 3 nights. For our current availability, please enquire below or give us a call.
Our price is for exclusive use of the entire centre, including the chalet, the garden terrace with hot tub and the garden studio.
Short retreats
(min. 3 nights)
Week-long retreats
(min. 6 nights)
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Phone:
+33 (0)6 48 85 60 95
Email:
info@alpsretreats.com
Address:
Maison La Cerisaie, 44 Chemin de la Combe des Tattes, 74740 Sixt Fer à Cheval