• Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
  • Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley
Alps / Haute-Savoie

Hiking and nature weekend in a chalet in the Abondance Valley

Réf : VFVMNP

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Alps / Haute-Savoie
  • Age
    From 16 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    28.95 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Reconnect with what truly matters during a rejuvenating stay in the heart of the Abondance Valley , nestled among forests, alpine pastures, and breathtaking panoramas. Guided by an expert in sensory neuroscience and a mountain guide, explore your connection to nature in a new way through gentle hikes , mindful breathing exercises, creative workshops, and a unique sensory immersion . Each activity is designed to slow down , awaken your senses, and cultivate mindfulness. You will be welcomed into an eco-designed chalet , powered by renewable energy , perfect for letting go with its warm atmosphere, unobstructed views of the peaks , and a self-service sauna . A stay to deeply regenerate, in harmony with yourself and the environment.


The highlights

  • Immersive hikes to discover the local mountain environment
  • Sensory explorations, breathing workshops & creative time
  • Sauna & relaxation break in an eco-friendly chalet in the heart of unspoiled nature
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

The expert's opinion

This retreat is suitable for anyone who engages in regular physical activity, is able to walk for 3 hours, and maintain a steady effort uphill. It is designed for those who wish to slow down, regain clarity, reconnect with their senses, and enjoy nature without any performance goals.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 8 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 500 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Maëllie
Maëllie

You will be guided by Maëllie, a mountain guide and PhD in Sensory Neuroscience.

With a background in science, she has always been fascinated by how the brain and emotions react to our environment. This curiosity naturally led her to explore the regenerative effects of nature on our bodies. Convinced of the essential role these spaces play in our physical and mental well-being, she chose to train in order to be able to guide individuals more closely through these experiences.

Its intention is simple: to offer you authentic and accessible access to what nature can truly bring to your well-being, and to guide you in discovering its profound benefits on a daily basis.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Home & Linking

    • Accommodation Shared chalet
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    We will meet at the chalet at 4:30pm* We will then guide you to your rooms and then we will share a friendly welcome drink: an opportunity to get to know each other and discover the program for the coming days.

    6pm - Guided breathing session, to release travel tensions and gently initiate reconnection with oneself and nature.

    7pm - Friendly dinner at the chalet and the first evening dedicated to relaxation.


    * While waiting to join us, feel free to visit the cheese museum in Abondance (reservations required) to discover all the characteristics of Abondance cheese during a fun, educational, and sensory tour. You could also enjoy the spa and wellness center at SPA Forme d'O in Châtel to relax.

    Day 1

Note

The program itinerary is provided for informational purposes only. It may be subject to modifications or adjustments based on technical criteria, safety requirements, or prevailing weather conditions. In such cases, only the program leaders are authorized to make the necessary decisions.

Accommodation

🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2
🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 2

Our eco-friendly chalet, self-sufficient in water and equipped with solar panels, is located in a rejuvenating setting in the heart of the Abondance Valley. It is a typical, listed former farmhouse, tastefully and carefully renovated. A sauna is available for your use.

You will be accommodated in a shared room with two single beds. A double room (for a couple) may be available (subject to availability).

Access

Departure
346 Rte de Crebin, Abondance, France
Day 1 : 16h30
End of stay
346 Rte de Crebin, Abondance, France
Day 3 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toThonon-les-Bains

Upon leaving the train station, head towards Place des Arts - Boulevard du Canal, 74200 Thonon, a 2-minute walk away (Thonon LES ARTS bus stop – EVAD network), and take bus line 12 towards Chatel-Linga. The gîte offers a single pick-up at 4:45 pm from the “Abondance Abbaye” bus stop to take you to the accommodation (10-minute journey). Please contact us to arrange this.

All timetables are available here: https://www.evad.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Horaires-ligne-12.pdf


Another option is to take a taxi - WARNING, remember to book in advance.

Taxi Thonon 21 - 07 49 80 07 18

Taxility - 06 08 16 91 11


CARPOOLING

A shared document will be made available for setting up carpooling and a WhatsApp group will be opened the week before the stay to finalize the organization of the journeys.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Via the D22, approximately 1 hour from the A40 motorway

From Valence: ~3h30

From Lyon: ~3h


It is possible to leave your car in the parking lot for the entire duration of your stay.


CARPOOLING

A shared document will be made available for setting up carpooling and a WhatsApp group will be opened the week before the stay to finalize the organization of the journeys.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The hikes are supervised by a state-certified professional.
  2. Accommodation in an eco-lodge in a shared twin room
  3. All meals, from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3, will be made with fresh, local and seasonal produce.
  4. Meditation and breathing sessions
  5. Sensory and creative workshops
  6. Access to the sauna
  7. Tourist taxes

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Personal drinks during the stay
  3. The bed linens (pillowcase, fitted sheet and duvet cover)
  4. Use of a personal car as needed during the stay, depending on group size.
  5. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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The Alexis team
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