EARTH RECONNECT
SAMOENS, THE FRENCH ALPS
September 10-16, 2023
September 17-23, 2023
September 24-30, 2023
The journey starts from 3pm with a pick up at Cluses, 74 Train Station on Sunday. The drop off is 10am the following Saturday.
INCLUDES:
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6 nights in a stunning 5* rural chalet
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Free local transport all week in a mini bus if you are travelling from your home to Cluses station
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delicious and healthy organic vegan or vegetarian meals
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Daily movement classes
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24/7 hosting with a Mountain Guide inlcuding rock climbing and via Feratta and all equipment
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Daily facilitated nature immersion initiatives and outdoor adventures into the Alpine wilderness
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Groups capped to 10 people
COSTS:
£700 Sharing an room with 4 beds.
£800 Sharing a twin room room
£1100 Sole occupancy of a double en suite room
See photos of accommodation here.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Getting to and from Cluses Train Station
(see Travel Section for more details)
- Any optional additional activities such as White Water Rafting (€35) or Parapenting (€75) provided by local companies and guides.
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Travel Insurance (essential)
HOLLY, Dublin
"This was the best trip of my life."
DESCRIPTION
This unique trip goes well beyond a traditional Hiking Trip. We stay in an authentic rural Alpine chalet, about 8 minutes drive to the beautiful heritage village of Samoens. We eat delicious and nurturing vegetarian food, and we hike daily. But this Alpine Retreat weaves majestic nature, magical adventure, and an inspiring community into a journey that invites us to tune into our own beat, and flourish.
This retreat is a space for you, to take a breathe, to feel into yourself and remember who you are, to try new challenges and to let yourself blossom and see how best to contribute to creating a better world for all.
The week is gently held to take us on a journey into connection with nature and our essence, reminding ourselves that we are everything that we need to be. Agnieszka has a unqiue way of taking us into relationship with the natural world around us in a way that open hearts.
There are some stunning hikes, there will be a day of rock climbing (all levels catered for) and the opportunity to do a gold star Via Feratta. All of the activities are optional and the level is designed around the group and fitness levels. There are always various options available.
There will be plenty of time to breathe and pause and you are always welcome to take time out for a solo.
All La Source trips are strongly based around community. We attract inspiring people and a loving sense of unity is created amongst our guests. Magical bonds are created by sliding down leafy banks and sharing stories around the fire as the sun sets over the mountains. Our weeks are very inclusive and we welcome LGBTQIA+ and everyone from 16 years old.
Each day starts with movement meditation. We may spend time mindfully walking barefoot in the morning dew, saluting to the sun or mastering the perfect head stand.
We'll have a healthy light breakfast to fuel us for the next part of the day.
You'll be exposed to parts of the magical valley that few people get to see. We will delve into all the elements; water, earth, fire and water.
We'll connect with water through wild swimming, dipping in waterfalls and the river. We will connect with the earth and air through various activities, including barefoot walking, forest bathing, hiking, and dozing on the earth by the river. We will sit around the Fire.
All our meals are vegetarian and dietary requirements can be catered for.
SCHEDULE
We ask everyone to arrive into Cluses Train Station by 3pm on Sunday. We encourage everyone to come by train to lessen our impact. We offer a free mini bus pick up and local transport for the week.
We will do our best to accommodate your travel schedule so let us know if this is not possible. There are public transfers available to Samoens (which will incur an extra cost).
We will get you back to Cluses Train Station by 10am on Saturday.
Please look into the travel before booking. Contact us if you have any questions before completing the on-line booking form by clicking on the Book Now button on this page.