7 Day Alpine Wellness Escape with Yoga, Breathwork & Glacier Hikes in Chamonix

The retreat lives inside the Edelweiss Yoga Chalet, a traditional wood chalet in Chamonix that has been in the same family for decades. The location is about a 15-minute walk to the centre of town, but feels far removed from it — the garden opens onto Mont Blanc's south face, and the river and forest are five minutes away. The property has a yoga deck, sauna, library, and a big kitchen where meals are served.

What makes the week unusual is how much individual attention is built in. Before you arrive, Mathias sets up a video call to hear what you want out of the week. On day one and day seven of your stay you get a one-to-one session. Then, a month or so after you're home, he checks back in. That's not the kind of structure you find at most retreats, and it's worth knowing if a generic group experience isn't what you're after.

The daily practice is a mix of styles — often Vinyasa or Hatha in the morning, with Yin, Nidra, and Kundalini woven in during the week. There are also afternoon workshops, hikes at altitude, river bathing, breathwork, and sound baths. Occasionally a visiting teacher will come in for a treatment or a specific practice, but the core group is always just Mathias and the other guests.

The chalet's history is part of the experience. It belonged to the family of Maurice Herzog, the mountaineer who made the first ascent of Annapurna, and that history is present in the photos on the wall and the way Mathias talks about the mountains. It's a place with roots, not a purpose-built wellness resort.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private room at the Edelweiss Yoga Chalet - Airport pickup and drop-off from Geneva (GVA) - Daily buffet brunch and 3-course dinner prepared by our chef - Free access to tea, coffee, water, and snacks throughout the day - Daily yoga and meditation classes with Mathias - 1-hour massage (2 sessions) - 1 energy healing session (Reiki with Victor or Energy Healing with Mathias) - Guided hiking with an experienced mountain guide - Cold water immersion in the river with sauna access - Sound bath, breathwork, cacao ceremony, and other workshops - 4 personal 1:1 sessions with Mathias (pre-retreat call, 2 sessions on-site, and follow-up) - Free parking and high-speed wifi - Free shuttle from Chamonix train/bus station

What's not included

- Flights to Geneva (GVA) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments or activities not listed in the itinerary - Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra meals out) - Cost of any additional nights before or after the retreat