In private or shared ensuite rooms
Vegetarian cuisine, prepared by our in-house chef
From Geneva airport / train station.
Pick up is 11:00-13:00 on Thursday. Drop off is 15:00 on Sunday.
On and off the mountain
Please make your own arrangements
We facilitate this locally
Strongly advised, to include winter sports cover
Best bought locally
We teach you proven techniques for developing mental calm, physical relaxation and awareness whilst in motion. These can be applied both on the ski slopes and anywhere else, any time. Most of the day is spent on the mountain, practising what you’ve learned, including one whole day with a high mountain guide (you should be a competent skier or snowboarder, comfortable on red pistes).
You leave feeling more present, joyful and energised, with tools you can use for life.
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, and at the foot of a 14-kilometre ski run.
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.
Sixt is part of Le Grand Massif, France’s fourth-largest linked ski area. The village encompasses the majestic mountain valley of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval and the Cascade du Rouget, known as the ‘Queen of the Waterfalls’.
During your retreat you can expect delicious, creative, vegetarian meals, plus afternoon tea and cake, all lovingly prepared by our in-house chef.
Ingredients are organic and locally sourced where possible.
You can help yourself to hot and cold drinks at any time.
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.
Christope Gélati is an IFMGA-certified guide with over 23 years’ experience of leading mountaineering and skiing expeditions in the Alps and all over the world.
One of the big personalities of the Grand Massif, he has a huge talent for making any day on the mountain both fun and memorable.
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.
Day 1
Landing
14:00Arrive, orientation, get ski passes and equipment
15:00Opening ritual
16:00Introduction to meditation & mindful movement
19:00Dinner
20:30Guided meditation, quiet time
Day 2
Exploring
07:30Guided meditation
08:30Breakfast
09:00 - 10:30Mindful movement
11:00-16:30Accompanied skiing/snowboarding (packed lunch)
16:30Free time / massage / hot tub / one-to-one coaching
19:00Dinner
20:30Guided meditation, quiet time
Day 3
Integrating
08:00Breakfast
09:00-16:30Skiing/snowboarding with high mountain guide
16:30Free time / massage / hot tub / one-to-one coaching
19:00Dinner
20:30Guided meditation, quiet time
Day 4
Relaunching
07:00Mindful movement
08:00Breakfast
09:00Closing ritual
10:30Depart
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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