Into the french mountains
A MINDFUL MOMENT
Location: Haute Maurienne
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
Theme of the stay: Disconnection, yoga and hiking
Language: We adapt and make sure that everyone finds their place, whatever their native language. Courses can be taught in French, English or a mix of both, all in a fluent manner
Required material: Yoga mat, hiking shoes
Teacher: @melaniechandrayoga
Room type: 2 nights dorm in a refuge / 1 night in a beautiful chalet (shared room, private on demand)
How to get there: Join the hamlet of l'Ecot. A Whatsapp group will be set up to carpool to this starting point or to Modane station.
Prix: 870€/pers
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A unique adventure in the heart of the majestic Alps. Join us for a holistic experience combining yoga, meditation and hiking, in extraordinary locations such as the Glacier du Grand Méan, the Col du Carro and the Sources de l'Arc. Treat yourself to an immersive and transformative experience, exploring the wonders of this magnificent land, an unforgettable experience of disconnection in the Haute Maurienne. Immerse yourself in an unspoilt natural environment where the beauty of the Alpine scenery blends harmoniously with the practice of yoga. Let yourself be enveloped by the serenity of alpine nature, with its majestic landscapes and snow-capped peaks, ideal for contemplation and inner tranquillity. By practising outdoors, you'll connect with the surrounding nature, breathe in the pure mountain air and discover deep inner peace. Guided hikes allow you to explore picturesque trails, take in breathtaking panoramas and marvel at the splendour of glaciers and crystal-clear waterfalls. Set off for a place where time seems to flow differently. An escape to feel, rediscover your senses and reconnect with yourself. Immerse yourself in a peaceful, rejuvenating world.
Accommodation:
Peace. We have selected two high mountain refuges. The Carro refuge for the first night, the Evettes refuge for the second and the last night a confortable chalet in Tignes. An experience at altitude, between heaven and earth. You'll be staying in a dormitory and practising yoga with an uninterrupted view of some wonderful scenery.
Practice:
Mélanie is passionate about yoga and has trained in Asia and Europe in the practice of Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Yin. Her aim is to give everyone the chance to adapt their own practice, combining anatomical knowledge with self-awareness. Through her classes, she encourages each student to find autonomy in their practice, to listen to their sensations and to explore yoga with kindness. Practising from the heart is one of her mottos. A practice that combines gentleness, strength, kindness, love and listening to your body. A moment of reconnection with oneself, combining philosophy, meditation, pranayama and postural practice.
Hiking:
Luc, a qualified mountain leader who is also a professional fireman and mountain rescuer, will accompany us for 3 days to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Haute Maurienne.
On the 1st day, we'll make our way to the Carro refuge and its two magical lakes, crossing superb pastures, torrents and waterfalls (800 m ascent - walking time 3 hours) On arrival at the refuge, we'll be able to lighten our packs to climb to the Col du Carro, on the border with Italy, where we'll be in for some wonderful surprises (400 m ascent - walking time 2 hours return)
On the 2nd day, we'll leave the refuge to head for the upper springs of the Arc, the emblematic torrent of the Maurienne. To do this, we'll cross ancient glacial landscapes. We'll walk along the Arc, with its waterfalls and sumptuous scenery, back to our starting point (elevation gain 300m - walking time 04h00) - We'll then have to climb back up to the Evettes refuge and its glacial cirque through the Reculaz gorges, where the magnificent torrent flows as a result of melting glaciers. We'll need to negotiate a few short, somewhat athletic sections to reach this splendid glacial cirque, which will amaze us (ascent 600m - walking time 01h45)
On the 3rd day, we'll be able to leave the refuge lightly, as we'll be returning to it on the way back, to reach, at the foot of the glaciers, the very famous Grand Méan lake, again with breathtaking scenery (320 m ascent - walking time 2h30 return) - Then all that's left for us to do is get back to our starting point with superb panoramic views over the Haute Maurienne, its peaks, glaciers and pastures, in landscapes that are still very wild (ascent 50m - Descent 2h)
All along this hike we can also admire the richness of the flora and we will certainly have the opportunity to come across a rich wildlife...
Programme:
Day 1 - 04h50 walk :
Meet at the hamlet of l'Ecot at 11am
Opening circle
Vinyasa yoga
Picnic brunch
Departure for the hike
Col du Carro
Meditation at sunset
Dinner and overnight at the Carro refuge
Day 2 - 05h45 walk :
Sunrise yoga
Breakfast
Journaling session
Departure for the hike
Les Sources de l'Arc
Picnic
Meditation at sunset
Dinner and overnight at the Evettes refuge
Day 3 - 05h00 walking :
Morning meditation & breathwork
Breakfast
Departure for the hike
Grand Méan glacier
Icebath & pranayama
Road to the chalet in Tignes
Dinner, journaling and overnight at the chalet in Tignes
Day 4 - relaxation :
Yoga
Breakfast
Closing circle
Option SPA
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