Alpine Yoga & Hiking Wellness Retreat in the French Alps

This four-day, three-night retreat in Oz en Oisans is built around a simple idea: moving your body in the mountains during the day, then slowing it right down with yoga and breathwork when you get back. The instructor, Xander, is a registered yoga teacher and a local hike guide, so the daily walks are proper routes through the Oisans region, not just a stroll around the village. You'll do a moderate hike most days, usually a couple of hours with a picnic lunch along the way, stopping to take in the views and the quiet. On the yoga side, mornings are Hatha flow – designed to loosen up your hips and legs before you walk – and afternoons switch to Yin and restorative poses that help your body recover from the day's exertion. There's also pranayama (breathwork) and a couple of guided relaxation sessions like Yoga Nidra. The setting does a lot of the work: you're based in Le Bessey, a small hamlet with direct access to trails, a waterfall about ten minutes away on foot, and Lac Besson and Lac du Verney within reach for a swim if the weather plays ball. Because the group is capped at eight, the classes feel tailored to where you are, and Xander will adjust the level if you're completely new to yoga or if you're coming in with a strong background. It also works for corporate groups – the host can scale the programme for team away-days.

What's included

- Private room accommodation for 3 nights - Daily yoga classes (Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra) - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Daily vegetarian breakfasts - Packed picnic lunches on hiking days - Guided hikes in the Oisans region - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Welcome tea/coffee on arrival - Free wifi - Access to a full kitchen for self-catering dinners - Use of the garden and yoga deck

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available at extra cost) - Dinners (kitchen available, or eat out at your own expense) - Personal expenses