Villars-sur-Ollon · 3 days
The weekend follows a simple shape: a soft start, one full day in the mountains, and a short final morning. You check in at 4pm on day one, and the first yoga class follows that evening. It's an easy, introductory session, so nobody needs to arrive with a strong practice. Day two is the full day. Breakfast is at Le Roc…
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Villars-sur-Ollon · 3 days
The weekend follows a simple shape: a soft start, one full day in the mountains, and a short final morning. You check in at 4pm on day one, and the first yoga class follows that evening. It's an easy, introductory session, so nobody needs to arrive with a strong practice.
Day two is the full day. Breakfast is at Le Rochegrise Restaurant, then you walk to the Cabane du Scex. The walk is described as meditative, so expect an unhurried pace with time to stop and look around. The views over the Alps and down toward the valley are the real reason to come to Villars. A yoga session follows, and lunch is at BeAr's Bar, where the menu leans toward healthy dishes. You start the trip with a healthy welcome drink at the same bar.
Later on day two comes the sound bath with Tibetan singing bowls. You lie on a mat, close your eyes, and let the different tones wash over you. For a lot of people this ends up being the most memorable part of the weekend, and it lands well after a morning of walking at altitude.
Day three is short: one last yoga class in the morning, then departure. Across the whole stay you get one 60-minute yoga class a day. Depending on conditions it takes place either up in the mountains or at the hotel.
The difference between this and a typical yoga retreat is that it's built around a mountain hotel rather than a dedicated retreat centre. You get a proper hotel room, a restaurant breakfast and free outdoor parking. The yoga, walk and sound bath are added on top, so it works well as a weekend for people who don't want a full week-long programme.
The instructors aren't named on the offer page. Ask the hotel directly if you want to know who teaches and in what style before booking.
- 2 nights in an Executive Double Room with mountain view - Healthy welcome drink at BeAr's Bar - Breakfast at Le Rochegrise Restaurant - Healthy lunch at BeAr's Bar - 1 yoga session per day (60 min), at altitude or at the hotel - Meditative guided walk to the Cabane du Scex - 1 sound bath session with Tibetan singing bowls - Complimentary outdoor parking
- Travel to and from Villars-sur-Ollon - Dinners - Drinks beyond the welcome drink - Additional nights - Spa treatments and other hotel extras - Travel insurance - Personal expenses