Yoga and snowshoeing in the La Jarjatte valley
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationJarjatte Valley / Vercors Massif
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AgeFrom 14 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions72.12 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
This yoga retreat is combined with beautiful snowshoeing excursions . Located where the Vercors and Dévoluy mountain ranges meet, it invites you to a site of exceptional scenery : the protected valley of La Jarjatte. The two daily Hatha Yoga sessions focus on well-being and postural quality. In between, you'll set off with a guide to discover the beautiful region of Lus la Croix-Haute. In a warm and friendly atmosphere , you can also enjoy massages, sauna, and Nordic bath for a truly relaxing stay.
The highlights
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The Jarjatte valley is a major site in the Vercors park and the Dévoluy massif
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Comfort, simplicity and conviviality, 100% local cuisine
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Professional guides and teachers
Photos
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Sport
Level
Snowshoeing
The expert's opinion
This trip is level 2. The outings average 500m of elevation gain and 10km of distance. They take place in mountainous terrain. This level is suitable for a wide range of participants.
public. However, it is necessary to have:
- regular sports activities or hiking,
- a reasonable level of physical fitness allowing for regular walking at a pace of
250m of positive elevation gain per hour excluding breaks.
- sufficient balance and motor skills to progress on uneven, sloping terrain and which may include off-trail sections.
In figures
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 2h30
- 2 average daily practices
Snowshoes
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 8 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 464 m
- Average daily descent: 464 m
- Maximum altitude: 1700 m
Management
French
Cathie trained in Hatha Yoga at EFYSE (5 years). She complements her approach with the anatomical and physiological principles of the De Gasquet method. Throughout the year, she leads around twenty yoga workshops at Valgabondage, a place she has built and nurtured for the past 20 years. For her, yoga is a quest to better navigate the demands of daily life, a way to support the long-term projects and journeys of life. She offers a teaching method based on respect for the body and each individual's capabilities. The goal is improved well-being in everyday life.
For 20 years, Jean-Marc Jacquet has been based in the protected valley of La Jarjatte, where he has designed hiking trips to showcase the exceptional potential of the region: Dévoluy, Southern Vercors, Trièves, Buëch, and Haut-Diois. Several decades of mountaineering and 15 years of experience as a Mountain Guide have given him countless anecdotes to share about his passion: the mountains. Geology, prehistory, fauna, flora, local life… 180 days a year, he leads you on the trails with the same enthusiasm for sharing and conviviality.
All our trips are supervised by qualified professionals.
Program
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Welcome
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Check-in from 4pm or, if you are coming by train, at Lus la Croix-Haute station during afternoon arrival times.
At 6:30 p.m., we meet to study the program.
Clairette de l'amitié before the meal.
Day 1 -
The Needles of La Jarjatte
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Number of practices per day 2
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Maximum altitude 1600 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Morning yoga session, from 8:00 to 9:00, before heading out on a hike. We set off on snowshoes towards the soaring peaks that draw the eye. The beech and fir forest gradually gives way to the spectacular mineral landscapes of the Dévoluy. Return to Valgabondage in the late afternoon. Second yoga session from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
Day 2 -
The Col de la Croix
- Transportation Minibus - 00h05 - 2km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Number of practices per day 2
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Maximum altitude 1700 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
New yoga session in the morning from 8:00 to 9:00. We'll set off on snowshoes, climbing towards the high mountain pass that connects the La Jarjatte valley and the Trièves region. After a somewhat strenuous ascent, we'll reach vast open spaces overlooking the landscapes of the Trièves, the Dévoluy, and the eastern edge of the Vercors massif. Second yoga session from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Day 3 -
The Pass of Salvation
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Number of practices per day 2
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 420 m
- Negative elevation 420 m
- Maximum altitude 1600 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
As in previous days, we'll have a morning yoga session between 8 and 9 am. Afterwards, we'll set off on an easy and beautiful hike beneath the stunning summit of Jocou. A wide valley gradually leads to a superb viewpoint overlooking the Dévoluy mountain range. Yoga will follow from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
Day 4 -
Quigouret viewpoint at 1553 m
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Number of practices per day 2
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 9 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 550 m
- Maximum altitude 1550 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga session from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, then we head out for a hike in a more southern setting. We reach the vast open spaces of the Quigouret. Its alpine pastures are a delight for snowshoeing. We climb to the 1553m peak, a place of exceptional beauty and panoramic views. Yoga session in the late afternoon from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Day 5 -
Le Sarrier and the Templar commandery
- Transportation Minibus - 00h10 - 10km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Number of practices per day 2
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Maximum altitude 1700 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. Today's hike immerses us in the history of the region, marked by seven centuries of presence of the Carthusian monks of Durbon and, for a shorter period, by the Knights Templar. We ascend towards Le Sarrier, which offers a panoramic view of the entire commune of Lus-la-Croix-Haute. Yoga session upon our return from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Day 6 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your stay ends after breakfast. We will arrange your departure and any necessary transfer to the train station at your preferred time. Your rooms will be vacated, but the common areas will remain accessible until your departure.
Day 7
Note
For organizational reasons, weather conditions or the fitness of participants, we may need to adapt the program to ensure your safety and the success of the stay.
Accommodation
You are welcomed to a spacious, family-run house with 14 bedrooms. The weekly capacity for stays is 16 to 20 people, divided into two groups following different activity programs. A large common room is available for meals and socializing. A lounge with a library and terraces facing various directions offer spaces for relaxation and contemplation of the surrounding nature.
Access
If you are travelling by train, we will drop you off at Lus la Croix-Haute station on the day of departure.
Go to the starting point
TER Grenoble-Gap line
Arrival: We will meet you at the station during the afternoon hours.
Departure: We will take you to the train station. The house will remain at your disposal until your departure time.
Price details
The price includes
- Full board: from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
- Welcome drinks on the first evening
- Yoga mats, blankets, and cushions
- Snowshoes and walking sticks
- The supervision and activities described
- Registration fees
- Tourist taxes
The price does not include
- Drinks, wine with meals and personal expenses.
- The optional picnic on the day of departure.
- Options include Nordic bath, sauna, and massages.
Options
- Private room with shared bathroom : CHF45.74 / person
- Private room with en-suite bathroom : CHF100.63 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
- Your identity documents.
- Your health insurance card.
- A health and contact information form will be given to you upon arrival: you will keep it in your backpack.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Carpet
- Blankets
- Cushions
- Walking sticks
- Snowshoes
Equipment to bring
Warm and waterproof hiking boots.
Backpack with a capacity of 20 to 30 liters.
Clothing to bring
- Warm and waterproof hiking shoe
- A base layer, warm tights
- Pairs of warm socks
- Comfortable trousers for walking
- A close-fitting fleece sweater and a fleece jacket
- A waterproof jacket with a hood
- A warm hat, a pair of gloves, and a pair of thin glove liners
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- A water bottle
- A flexible and comfortable outfit for yoga
- Bath towel
- Swimsuit
