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Date: From June 29th – July 5th 2024

Time: Check in 8-9am on June 29th | Check out (July 5th)

Welcome to Edelweiss Yoga Chalet and our special journey in the mountains

Yoga & the Tour du Mont  Blanc is an opportunity to combine the thrill of hiking with the deep connection of Yoga. Think breathtaking views and yoga flows surrounded by the mighty mountains of Chamonix. We warmly welcome you to come and take a full week  to disconnect and reconnect far away from the city with us on our hike around the mountains guided by the amazing Karen from Compagnie des Guides Of Chamonix. Karen has a passion for wildlife and the mountain heritage she loves to share her deep knowledges of nature. 

The goal of this retreat is simple, to connect with Mother Earth 

Yoga Practice

All levels of Yoga Practise welcome

During each day of your tour with us we will practise Yoga together in and around our beautiful mountains and it’s breathtaking views. We will explore and find different picturesque spots for our yoga practice along our hike.

Connect to Nature

We are a team with a real passion for combining our love of Nature with our love of Yoga and Chamonix is the perfect place to embrace the outdoors and explore ourselves at the same time. We have the opportunity to be at the base of the mighty Mont Blanc and on this journey we will hike and explore around the highest range in Europe. and this amazing journey will take us thru Italy, Switzerland and back in to france.  During your time with us you can expect practising yoga in special places, mountain meditations, energising breathwork, and all whilst being immersed outdoors in Mother Nature. For our lunch a we will enjoy a mountain picnic surrounded by breathtaking views and for our dinner we will be taken care of in the authentic refuges that are situated along our journey.

Refresh & Revitalise

We want you to leave your retreat feeling energized from the fresh mountain air and incredible views. We are very excited to create a connection between the hiking and Yoga communities so whether you are well versed in the mountains or well stretched on the mat, we are confident there will be something new for everybody to experience by bringing these two special practises together.

Itineary

  

Day 1: Les Houches – les Contamines 🡽 600m 🡾 1200m

After taking the Bellevue cable car, we will start our tour with the Chamonix valley at our feet, then we will approach the Glacier and the Aiguille de Bionnassay (one of the routes of the ascent of the summit of Mont Blanc) . After crossing the suspension bridge, we will have the choice between two routes: the col du tricot, and the chalets of Miage or the Champel in order to reach the village of Contamines.

Day 2 : Contamines- les Chapieux ou les Mottets       🡽 1200m 🡾 950m  

This morning, a taxi will take us in 5 minutes from Notre Dame de la Gorge (a symbolic landmark for many pilgrims). We will cross the unmissable Col du Bonhomme (2479m), moving between Val Montjoie and Beaufortain.

Night in the hamlet of Chapieux or at the Refuge des Mottets.

Day 3 : Col de la Seigne-Courmayeur     🡽 720 🡾 840m  

After climbing an alpine trail we will cross the Franco-Italian border (2516M) with magnificent views. Between the softness of the Beaufortain pastures, and the Mont-Blanc massif, its well-cut mountains. After a long descent we will have a 20 min transfer to reach Courmayeur. Courmayeur, “the romantic” small town of the Upper Valle d’Aosta, which you can visit freely if you wish, since we will spend the night here.

Day 4 : Courmayeur- Refuge Elena       🡽 1000m 🡾 600m  

Today, leaving the village, we will climb through a pretty larch forest to reach the Saxe mountain, from here the view is breathtaking on the southern slope of the Mont-Blanc Massif, including the legendary Grandes Jorasses. We will descend into the Italian Val Ferret, then after a short transfer and a last hour of ascent we will reach our refuge with views!

Day 5 : Refuge Elena – Champex       🡽 700m 🡾 900m  

This morning we will start with a nice climb that overlooks our refuge in order to cross the Grand Col Ferret (2537M) and reach the 3rd country: Switzerland, for a descent on a pleasant path and ending along a torrent. Then a taxi will take us to the village of Champex lac (approximately 40 min transfer).

Day 6 : Champex-Col de la forclaz       🡽 700m 🡾 750m  

We will leave this morning leaving Champex lake behind us, the path runs alongside a stream, its flow gently wakes us up. We will then take the direction of Bovine, at the top this beautiful path dominates the Rhône valley (sometimes depending on the weather we can see Lake Geneva). Then we will descend to Col de la Forclaz, with its one and only accommodation, where we will spend the night.

Day 7 : Col de la Forclaz-Le Tour       🡽 900m 🡾 900m  

The Organisers

Investment   

Price : 1790 € per person for a group of minimum 5 people

*Since we have to book at least 6 month in advance for all accommodation. 50% deposit is required to confirm your attendance and 50% one month prior to the trek.

**Limited to maximum 10 participants which is the right format

 

Price includes:

– All Logistic & Organization

– Expertise and service adventure by a Karen, certified Chamonix guide

– Expertise and services by Mathias, certified Yoga teacher

– 6 nights in different types of lodging ( auberge, hut, hotel)

– All breakfasts, lunches and dinners

– Comprehensive trip planner with detailed pre-trip information

– Transfers (taxi, cable car, train, shuttle) which are noted.

– Insurance

Price does not include:

– International airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees

– Baggage transfers

– The optional descend by cable car on the day 7

– Alcoholic beverages

– Travel protection program

– Personal Insurance

– Extra’s & Personal expenses

– Transfer instead of day hike

Lodging in charming accommodations in alpine towns and village, featuring comfortable rooms (auberge or hotel), 2 nights in dormitory (small room of 4 /6 people)

Weather can change from hot to cold and wet. Snow is even possible at the high passes. Come prepared for everything but don’t worry we’ll brief you accordingly so you can be fully equipped. Please ask us any information !

Contact information:

Mathias Herzog

Feel free to contact me 🙂

Phone Number: +33785921810

Email address: Mathias@edelweissyogachalet.com

Deposit & booking directly on the Chamonix Mountain Guide website – Not yet avaible please contact us to book your space.