Fly Pilates, Yin Yoga and hiking holiday in the Vercors Natural Park
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationDrome / Vercors Massif
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AgeFrom 25 - 70 years
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CO₂-Emissions36.35 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park , in Grimone , for a four-day retreat that blends grounding and suspension . This stay offers a complete immersion designed to regenerate you and reconnect you to the joy of fully inhabiting your body .
Explore gravity through various practices such as Fly Move , Flow Yin , or Yin Yoga . A sensitive touch workshop in Yin Shiatsu enriches this journey of body care, while a five-senses meditation promotes immediate recentering .
The adventure continues outdoors with two half-day hikes through soothing nature . Between gentle movements , suspended naps , and moments of rest , savor a generous cuisine featuring local products . An ideal escape from routine and a chance to clear your mind .
The highlights
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Fly Move: power and suspended grace, an innovative and playful approach to Pilates
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Yin Yoga: gentle and deep regeneration, on the floor and in a hammock
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Yin Flow, organic movement, primal movements on the ground
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Sport
Level
Pilates
The expert's opinion
Aerial activities in hammocks are conducted in small groups of 6 or 7 people, allowing us to tailor the experience to each individual. Mid-mountain hikes are also accessible to everyone, provided they are in reasonably good physical condition and wear appropriate hiking boots. Participants will hike at their own pace, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie to encourage group cohesion and nature observation with our botanist guide, rather than rushing along the trails. Additional activities include yin yoga and yin flow, designed to regenerate and restore the body after exertion.
Please note that the Pilates practices described are aerial practices, performed in support and suspension hammocks, and are suitable for anyone already familiar with a physical practice such as Pilates and Yoga. The Yoga practices are Yin Yoga, a practice that promotes deep tissue regeneration. No specific prerequisites or flexibility are required; this practice is precisely about the absence of goals to achieve, other than the desire to feel good. All the practices during this retreat are adaptable and adjustable to each individual. This retreat is co-ed; men are welcome.
In figures
Pilates
- Average duration/day: 1h30
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 1h
- 1 average daily practices
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h
- Average distance/day: 10 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 483 m
Management
French
Cathy is a leading figure in the mind-body movement . A former high-level athlete (ice hockey), she has been a coach and trainer since 1997. Cathy specializes in Pilates and is also the creator of the Fly Move method , an innovative aerial practice that merges body and mind. She offers a demanding yet playful discipline where postural precision is combined with fluid movement, supported by gentle suspension. Also trained in sophrology, her approach to relaxation is her signature.
Since 2020, Sandrine has been at the heart of Petites Explorations , a trainer in Yin Yoga and Fascia Yoga , and she is also a Yin Shiatsu practitioner . She has evolved through her travels and experiences — particularly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa — to integrate a sensitive and respectful approach to life.
Today, she guides her students in the subtle listening to the body, promotes regenerative slowness and deep relaxation in her yin yoga workshops and her Flow Yin method , which blends technical skill, creativity, and somatic support.
Our hikes are led by Jessica, a certified mountain guide (mid- and high-mountain) and botanist, ensuring safe and informative outings about the natural ecosystem of the Vercors Regional Natural Park. We depart from the gîte on foot. We ask that everyone wear appropriate footwear and, if possible, bring a walking stick.
Program
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Pilat'yin
- Activity Pilates
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
- 2:00 PM: Arrival, opening circle of the stay
- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: PILAT YIN
- 7:30 pm: Dinner
- 8:30 PM: Evening workshop regulation session
Day 1 -
Yin yoga hike
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Hike
- 12:30 PM: Lunch at the gîte
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Fly Move * 5 senses meditation x 2
- 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Yin to Yang Workshop
- 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Fly move
- 7:30 pm: Dinner
Day 2 -
Fly Move Hike
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 465 m
- Activity Pilates
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Hike
- 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Fly yin and yin
- 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Fly Move Inversions
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Fly Move Inversions
- 8:00 PM: Dinner & Evening
Day 3 -
Pilat'yin
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Number of practices per day 1
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- 10am - 11:30am: PILAT'YIN
- 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 2:30 pm: Integration workshop and closing circle
- Departure from 4:30 pm
Day 4
Note
Please note that the Pilates practices described are aerial practices, performed in support and suspension hammocks, and are suitable for anyone already familiar with a physical practice such as Pilates and Yoga. The Yoga practices are Yin Yoga, a practice that promotes deep tissue regeneration. No specific prerequisites or flexibility are required; this practice is precisely about the absence of goals to achieve, other than the desire to feel good. All the practices during this retreat are adaptable and adjustable to each individual. This retreat is co-ed; men are welcome.
Accommodation
Nestled at an altitude of 1,150 meters in Grimone, a small hamlet in the southern Vercors region of the Drôme department, La Sauvagine is a gîte (a type of rural guesthouse) and eco-lodge located in the heart of a protected natural environment, ideal for a simple and rejuvenating stay. Open for much of the year, it welcomes individual travelers as well as groups, workshops, and associations. It is a perfect base for hiking, yoga, and exploring nature, all while adhering to an eco-responsible approach focused on preserving local resources.
Access
Go to the starting point
From the train station to the accommodation:
- By taxi/local ride-hailing service: From Lus-la-Croix-Haute train station, the journey takes approximately 15 minutes (estimated fare between €25 and €40 ). From Die train station, the journey takes approximately 35 minutes (estimated fare between €70 and €95 ).
- On-demand transport / Bus (SRADDA Network / Drôme): On-demand transport shuttles from Haut-Diois serve Glandage from Die on prior reservation with the region.
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in a self-catering cottage and in double, triple or quadruple rooms
- All the activities and practices offered
- Full board meals with organic products
- Hiking with a mid-mountain guide
- The available practice equipment (mats, blocks, bolsters, hammocks, balls...)
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to the cottage
- Snacks between meals
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
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 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) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider 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.
The Sandrine team
Sandrine's association is dedicated to promoting well-being, holistic health, and a connection to the body's sensitivity within a non-profit framework. Sandrine organizes retreats and workshops to encourage the practice of wellness-focused activities such as Pilates, Yoga, Breathwork, and hiking. Her accessible and supportive approach offers a true escape, combining rejuvenation, gentle movement, and a reconnection with oneself in nature.
