Swiss Alps Fitness and Adventure Escape

You come to Les Masses for a few days of movement in the mountains, and this retreat is built for people who want their activity outdoors rather than in a studio. It suits a range of fitness levels: the trail runs are organised into pace groups, and if running isn't for you, you can swap a run for a walk. A reasonable baseline of general fitness and comfort being active outside will help you get the most from the days, which include morning movement sessions, hikes, and a canyoning adventure.

The practice centres on daily movement paired with time in the Alps. Mornings start with either a Pilates flow or a strength and conditioning session, before you head out for a guided trail run or a scenic hike. Afternoons leave room for recovery, a stretch or mobility session, or simply sitting on the terrace with the mountains in front of you. Across the five days you'll also take on an alpine adventure day and a guided canyoning outing, with qualified guides throughout and an alternative activity if the weather doesn't cooperate.

You're based in Les Masses, a quiet mountain village in the Val d'Hérens in Valais, Switzerland. Home for the four nights is Chalet Dent Blanche, a traditional Swiss chalet that groups up to twelve guests. It has comfortable bedrooms, shared living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with views over the valley. You can choose a shared double with another guest or a private double for more space; both come with ensuite bathrooms and wifi. The chalet is set up to feel cosy and communal, with plenty of room to relax after a day outside and a fireplace for cooler evenings.

A typical day feels unhurried despite the activity. You wake to a hearty breakfast designed to fuel you: fresh coffee and teas, seasonal fruit, Greek yoghurt with granola, overnight oats, fresh bread, eggs, and protein-rich options. Lunches are often picnics in the mountains while you're out on a hike or run, with wraps, salads, grain bowls, soups, and energy bites for longer days. Evenings draw everyone back together for communal dinners featuring fresh seasonal ingredients, local Swiss cheeses, alpine-inspired dishes, and sometimes a glass of wine. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. There's time for games nights on the terrace, coffee and cake at a mountain café, and a sunset Pilates session as the week builds to a celebration dinner.

The retreat runs for five days and four nights. Your place includes airport pickup and drop-off, four nights of accommodation, three daily meals, and water, tea, and coffee throughout the day, along with a welcome drink on arrival. You'll also have specialised workshops, group excursions and activities, nature hikes with a trusted guide, daily movement sessions across Pilates, strength, and mobility, and the canyoning adventure with qualified guides. Flights, travel insurance, visa fees, personal expenses, and optional extras such as extra drinks or souvenirs are not included. It's a straightforward way to spend five days moving well, eating well, and settling into the pace of the Swiss Alps.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Specialized workshops - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Daily movement sessions (Pilates, strength, mobility) - Canyoning adventure with qualified guides

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Optional extras (e.g., extra drinks, souvenirs)