Écrins Massif
/ Hautes-Alpes
Yoga and hiking weekend to recharge your batteries in the Ecrins
5/5
(10 reviews)
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In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationÉcrins Massif / Hautes-Alpes
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AgeAccessible to all ages
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CO₂-Emissions26.68 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Unwind for a weekend with this yoga and hiking retreat in the peaceful and magical Écrins National Park! Based in the small village of Monêtier-les-Bains , you'll be within easy reach of the village center and the trailheads. The paths will lead you through vast forests and along ridges, offering breathtaking views of the valleys below. The rest of the day is dedicated to your yoga sessions and relaxation, with the option of visiting the village's thermal baths. The accommodation and its chefs will prepare fresh, local, and seasonal dishes for your enjoyment. A stay filled with wonder and relaxation in a magnificent national park!
The highlights
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Superb mountain hikes led by a professional
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Daily yoga session, accessible even to beginners
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Full board in a very friendly and high-quality guesthouse
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
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.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h
- Average distance/day: 6 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 417 m
- Average daily descent: 417 m
- Maximum altitude: 2200 m
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 1h
- 1 average daily practices
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 6 to 10 people
Languages spoken:
French
French
Lisa
Lisa
During this stay, you will be accompanied by Lisa, a qualified mountain guide trained in Yin Yoga, who will share her good humor.
Program
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Discover the gîte / Hike to Lac de la Douche / Yoga
- Transportation Minibus - 00h04 - 5km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Maximum altitude 2000 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Number of practices per day 1
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- At 9:30 am , you will be welcomed to the gîte in Monêtier Les Bains. Settle into your rooms and have initial conversations to get to know you and present the stay.
- At 10:00 AM, we'll depart for a hike to Lac de la Douche. You'll discover this stunning turquoise glacial lake. A meditation session in nature is planned around the lake, with the theme "Anchoring yourself in the present moment and setting your intentions." We'll have a picnic lunch at the lake.
- At 3pm, return to the cottage and at 3:30pm yoga session on the theme "Grounding".
- At 4:30 pm, free time at the gîte with the possibility of visiting the charming village of Monêtier.
- Dinner at the gîte at 7:30 pm.
Day 1 -
Hike to the summit of the Conchiers / Yoga for joy
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 5 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Maximum altitude 2200 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Number of practices per day 1
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Breakfast at 8am.
- At 9 a.m., we'll set off on a hike . We'll leave the gîte on foot and head towards the Cime des Conchiers. This magnificent hike will take us to a stunning plateau and past old alpine chalets, offering spectacular views across the Guisane Valley as well as the most beautiful peaks and glaciers of the Écrins National Park. We'll have a picnic lunch in the alpine pastures followed by a meditation session in the mountains on the theme of "Gratitude."
- At 2pm, return to the cottage and at 2:30pm, yoga session on the theme "Cultivating your joy".
- At 3:30 pm, free time with the possibility of going to the Monêtier Les Bains thermal baths for a relaxation session, massages and body treatments.
- Dinner at 7:30 pm.
Day 2 -
Morning yoga / Hike on the King's Trail
- Transportation Minibus - 00h05 - 3km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Number of practices per day 1
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 6 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Maximum altitude 1800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- Breakfast at 8am.
- At 9:30 am, yoga session at the gîte on the theme "Awakening your Chakras".
- At 10:30 am, departure for a hike. After a 5-minute transfer to the Pont de l'Alpe bridge towards the Col de Lautaret pass, you will take a beautiful loop at the foot of the Aiguillette du Lauzet and follow the magnificent Sentier du Roy (King's Trail). A meditation session in nature on the theme of "Positive Thinking" is planned. Picnic and closing circle in the mountains.
- The stay ends at 3pm.
Day 3
Note
The itinerary of our programs 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
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
You will be accommodated in shared rooms in the comfortable Le Flourou gîte , a stone's throw from the Grands Bains, hiking trails and ski slopes.
You'll find a warm welcome , as well as communal areas and a large balcony for the best possible experience. It's located very close to the village center and hiking trails.
Access
Departure
Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
Day 1
End of stay
Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
Day 3
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de Serre-Chevalier le Monetier l'Église
Travel to the place of stay
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Price details
The price includes
- Comfortable accommodation (2 nights and 3 days) in a shared room (3 to 6 people)
- Full board based on organic and local products
- Tourist taxes
- The 3 nature hikes are led by a state-certified professional.
- The 3 yoga sessions are led by a qualified yoga professional.
- Minibus transport to the starting point of the hikes
The price does not include
- Transportation to the place of stay
- Your personal hiking equipment
- Your personal expenses
- All drinks other than water
- Your entry to the Monêtier-les-Bains thermal baths: 2-hour access to the main baths upon request
- Additional night before or after stay with breakfast
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
⚠️ You must also bring your health insurance card or mutual insurance certificate.
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
⚠️ You must also bring your health insurance card or mutual insurance certificate.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Yoga Mat
- Yoga cushions
Equipment to bring
- Lightweight backpack
- Sleeping bag sheet
- Pair of gloves
- Protective eyewear
- Gourd
- Hiking shoes
- Lightweight shoes
- Telescopic poles
- Sunglasses
- Hat/cap
- Camera
- Toiletries
- Headlamp
Clothing to bring
- Cycling pants and shorts
- Cap
- Waterproof or windproof rain cape
- Polar
- Change of clothes
- Swimsuit and bath towel
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