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In the Val d’Hérens there are a lot of so-called «Greniers», which were formerly used to store grain. During the four-day yoga retreat, you spend your nights in one of the six Grenier houses.
Winter’s Tale Yoga Retreat in Evolène VS
In the Val d’Hérens there are many “Greniers”, a kind of wooden huts that were formerly used to store grain. On this four-day yoga retreat, you’ll spend your nights in one of these grenier houses. A snowshoe hike through the snowy landscape is planned during the day. The afternoons are spent with yoga and meditation classes. After the courses you can enjoy a cup of tea by the fireplace.
Hiking in the forest and other outdoor activities help you connect with nature. A private chef provides meals at the retreat. She conjures up dishes made from local ingredients. To round off the evening, you can enjoy a break in the Nordic pool.
Execution: January 26-29, 2023
Location: Evolène, Val d’Herens VS
Costs: from 1450 francs (for 4 days)
You can find more information here.
Vote for the most beautiful ski areas in Switzerland
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and present the Blick Winter Awards 2022/23. Where are the best ski and snowboard slopes? Where are the most beautiful cross-country ski runs or the best gastronomic offer? At www.winterawards.ch you can vote for your favorites in six categories and win great prizes. Stop by and join in!
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and present the Blick Winter Awards 2022/23. Where are the best ski and snowboard slopes? Where are the most beautiful cross-country ski runs or the best gastronomic offer? At www.winterawards.ch you can vote for your favorites in six categories and win great prizes. Stop by and join in!
Time-out weekend in Leukerbad VS
During this long weekend in January you will learn various yoga and meditation practices from a professional yoga teacher. You should connect your body and mind with the environment. Leukerbad is one of the largest thermal bath and wellness resorts in the Alps.
The offer includes two overnight stays with breakfast and dinner. Four yoga classes take place during the weekend. With different breathing exercises, one learns to calm down. With the journaling technique you start the new year and organize your thoughts. After the courses, you can enjoy the hotel’s spa area and relax.
Execution: January 20-22, 2023
Location: Hotel Bristol, Leukerbad
Costs: from 350 francs
You can find more information here.
Take advantage of last-minute hotel deals now
Fancy a winter break in the mountains? As part of this year’s edition of the Blick Winter Awards, we are offering attractive hotel deals together with Switzerland Travel Centre. Stop by and benefit from exclusive last-minute deals with at least 20 percent off the daily rate!
Fancy a winter break in the mountains? As part of this year’s edition of the Blick Winter Awards, we are offering attractive hotel deals together with Switzerland Travel Centre. Stop by and benefit from exclusive last-minute deals with at least 20 percent off the daily rate!
Yoga, winter hiking and wellness in Silvaplana GR
The morning of the yoga retreat begins with a yoga and meditation class to prepare for the day. Then you go on a winter hike through the area around Silvaplana GR. This takes around two to four hours. You walk past the lakes and hike through the snowy forests of the Upper Engadine.
The four or five-day yoga retreat is spent at the Hotel Albana with a breakfast buffet and spa area with various sauna facilities and baths. After the winter hike you have enough time to relax in the wellness area. For dinner, there is a four-course menu from the hotel’s restaurant.
Data: 26th to 29th January or 01st to 05th February 2023
Location: Hotel Albana, Silvaplana, Upper Engadine
Costs: from CHF 970 (including overnight stays, yoga courses, dinner, wellness)
Good to know: The course is suitable for all ages and all yoga levels.
You can find more information here.
Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Flims GR
The Hotel Schweizerhof in Flims GR offers a retreat in the Swiss Alps. Here you can enjoy the winter – with or without snow. The tranquility and nature of the mountains goes well with the yoga and meditation practices the course offers.
The program of the course includes meditation, dynamic yoga and pranayama breathing exercises. In addition, you can book a room in the hotel and various massages.
Date: March 22-26, 2023
Location: Schweizerhof Flims, Flims
Costs: CHF 490 course costs (excluding hotel accommodation)
Good to know: The retreat lasts five days
You can find more information here.
Yoga and winter hiking in Pontresina GR
The weekend in Pontresina GR consists of three nights and a four-day program with various yoga practices. Participants do a variety of movement exercises found in yoga and Pilates. In addition to the workout, there is a winter hike to the Morteratsch Glacier.
The following day you go on a snowshoe hike through the nature of Pontresina and explore the area. In addition to the breakfast buffet in the morning, the Sporthotel Pontresina offers a four-course menu of your choice in the evening.
Date: March 2-5, 2023
Location: Sporthotel Pontresina, Pontresina
Costs: from CHF 799 (including three nights in a double room, yoga courses and meals in the morning and evening)
Good to know: The registration deadline is January 31, 2023
You can find more information here.
Yoga, wellness and winter walks in Grindelwald BE
Yoga with a view of the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. During the long weekend you will learn a variety of yoga practices. The offer is led by a professional yoga and hiking expert who has been traveling in both the Swiss mountains and the Himalayas for many years. The accommodation of the yoga retreat is the Eiger Selfness Hotel in Grindelwald BE.
You start the day with a group yoga lesson and then reward yourself with breakfast. Then we continue on a winter hike through the Jungfrau region. This takes around two to four hours. After the hike, the hotel’s wellness area offers relaxation.
Date: January 19 to 22, 2023 or March 30 to April 02, 2023
Location: Eiger Selfness Hotel, Grindelwald
Costs: from CHF 795 (including overnight stays and yoga courses)
Good to know: The offer is suitable for beginners, but also for advanced users.
You can find more information here.