28-Day Personalized Wellness and Yoga Retreat with Mont Blanc Views in Chamonix, France

The heart of this retreat is the personal guidance and flexibility. Mathias Herzog isn't just leading classes; he's crafting a journey. Before you arrive, you'll have a call to discuss your intentions and any physical or emotional needs. Once at the chalet, your daily practice is adapted to how you feel – some days might call for a vigorous Vinyasa flow, others a restorative Yin session. This is supported by four individual sessions: the pre-call, a session on day one, another on the final day, and a follow-up after you return home, ensuring the integration of your experience continues.

The retreat is held at the Edelweiss Yoga Chalet, a family-run home that's been in Mathias's family for generations – the lineage of famous mountaineer Maurice Herzog adds a layer of heritage and authenticity. It's a place of warmth, with a wood fire, a cozy library, and a terrace that faces Mont Blanc directly. The property is a short walk from the river and forest, and only a 15-minute stroll to Chamonix town center, so you get both seclusion and convenience. The town offers hiking, climbing, and a vibrant Saturday market, with plenty to explore during your free time.

A typical day starts with meditation or a silent forest walk, followed by a dynamic yoga practice, a communal brunch, and then free time for a massage, treatment, or simply to rest. Afternoons might include a workshop, a sound bath, or an altitude hike. In the evenings, a vegetarian dinner is served by the fireside, and the day winds down with 'mauna' (noble silence) from 9 PM, allowing the mind to settle even further. The schedule is fluid and respects the natural rhythm of the mountain.

While the base is yoga, the retreat weaves in a variety of healing modalities: energy healing (Reiki with Master Victor or energy work with Mathias), cacao ceremonies, mantra chanting, breathwork sessions, and sound baths. These are all part of the rich tapestry of the experience, offered within the safe, small group setting. The retreat is truly all-inclusive, with accommodations, all meals (brunch and dinner), daily classes, two massages, one energy healing session, and even airport pickup and drop-off from Geneva included in the price.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 27 nights accommodation - 2 daily delicious & nutritious meals (brunch and dinner) - 2 massages of 1h each - 1 Energy healing session - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Free parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary