Wellness retreat | Nature, hiking & detox | Southern Alps of France
Wellness retreat | Nature, hiking & detox | Southern Alps of France
Chemin de la Gravette, Beuil, France
Up to 7 in group
September 5 - 7, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- 🏡 Accommodation – A cozy and comfortable chalet nestled in the heart of the Mercantour National Park, just one hour from Nice
- 🥗 Healthy & Delicious Meals – Fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients prepared into balanced, energizing dishes
- 🌄 A Multi-Day Retreat – Designed for deep reconnection, natural detox, and full revitalization in nature
- 👥 Small Group Experience – Limited to 5–10 participants for a warm and personalized atmosphere
- 🚶♀️ Wellness & Movement
- ✔️ Guided nature hikes
- ✔️ Mindful walking and breathing
- ✔️ Gentle stretching and mobility sessions
- ✔️ Outdoor movement to awaken energy and release physical tension
- 🧘♀️ Meditation & Inner Calm – Daily moments of guided or silent meditation to help reset your nervous system and bring you back to a centered, peaceful state
- 📵 Digital Detox – An invitation to unplug from screens and reconnect with nature, your body, and real presence
- 💆♀️ Optional Relaxation – Personalized massages available upon request to support recovery and deep relaxation
- 🎓 Workshops & Coaching – Expert-led sessions on:
- ✔️ Natural vitality and lifestyle balance
- ✔️ Healthy eating and energy through food
- ✔️ Stress relief techniques and emotional reset
- ✔️ Breathing practices to calm and energize the body
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Wellness Coach, Activallées
With over ten years’ experience, Alice creates personalized sessions blending dance, martial arts, team sports, fitness, yoga flows, breathwork and meditation to harmonize body and mind. After working in hospitals, physiotherapy clinics and managing a coastal health gym, she launched the first rural Sports-Health Center in the Alpes-Maritimes at 30, making mindful movement accessible to everyone.
Details of this retreat
Treat yourself to a wellness break in the Southern Alps of France
Escape to the heart of the Mercantour mountains for a revitalizing retreat in nature. Over a long weekend, recharge your body and mind with scenic hikes, fresh air, and moments of pure stillness.
This wellness experience combines the benefits of hiking and mindful movement in a peaceful alpine setting. Trails are adapted to all levels and invite you to reconnect with yourself, step by step, breath by breath.
Surrounded by nature, let go of stress and rediscover your inner energy. Each day is a chance to move, breathe and feel alive.
Enjoy healthy, detoxifying meals made with fresh, local ingredients to support your well-being throughout the stay.
As an option, treat yourself to a personalized massage to release tension and gently support your recovery.
You’ll leave the mountains feeling lighter, stronger and deeply recharged, ready to return to everyday life with clarity and vitality.
Escape to the heart of the Mercantour mountains for a revitalizing retreat in nature. Over a long weekend, recharge your body and mind with scenic hikes, fresh air, and moments of pure stillness.
This wellness experience combines the benefits of hiking and mindful movement in a peaceful alpine setting. Trails are adapted to all levels and invite you to reconnect with yourself, step by step, breath by breath.
Surrounded by nature, let go of stress and rediscover your inner energy. Each day is a chance to move, breathe and feel alive.
Enjoy healthy, detoxifying meals made with fresh, local ingredients to support your well-being throughout the stay.
As an option, treat yourself to a personalized massage to release tension and gently support your recovery.
You’ll leave the mountains feeling lighter, stronger and deeply recharged, ready to return to everyday life with clarity and vitality.
Schedule
Sample Daily Schedule
(subject to small adjustments based on group flow and weather)
Day 1 – Arrival & Grounding
From 5:00 pm – Arrival and check-in to your room
5:30 pm – Welcome tour and overview of the weekend program
6:00 pm – Detox juice to gently awaken your system
6:00–7:30 pm – Group welcome session with mindful games and a guided meditation to settle in
7:30 pm – Healthy, seasonal dinner shared in a warm and cozy atmosphere
Day 2 – Immersion in Nature & Reconnection
8:30–9:30 am – Nourishing self-serve breakfast with fresh, local ingredients
9:30 am–12:30 pm – Gentle hike in the Mercantour with a guided outdoor meditation along the trail
12:30–2:00 pm – Lunch on the terrace, surrounded by mountain views
2:00–5:00 pm – Free time to rest, read, journal or enjoy an optional 30-minute individual massage (extra)
5:00 pm – Detox juice for a light afternoon reset
5:30–7:00 pm – Movement & grounding workshop to release tension and anchor the body
7:30 pm – Wholesome, flavorful dinner prepared with care and shared together
Day 3 – Vitality & Closure
8:30–9:15 am – Energizing and balanced breakfast to start the day
9:30 am–12:30 pm – Invigorating hike with mobility exercises and nature immersion in the Mercantour
1:00–2:30 pm – Final lunch on the terrace, enjoying the last moments of stillness
2:30–3:00 pm – Quiet rest time
3:00–3:30 pm – Closing circle to reflect and share about the weekend experience
4:00 pm – Departure, feeling recharged and grounded
(subject to small adjustments based on group flow and weather)
Day 1 – Arrival & Grounding
From 5:00 pm – Arrival and check-in to your room
5:30 pm – Welcome tour and overview of the weekend program
6:00 pm – Detox juice to gently awaken your system
6:00–7:30 pm – Group welcome session with mindful games and a guided meditation to settle in
7:30 pm – Healthy, seasonal dinner shared in a warm and cozy atmosphere
Day 2 – Immersion in Nature & Reconnection
8:30–9:30 am – Nourishing self-serve breakfast with fresh, local ingredients
9:30 am–12:30 pm – Gentle hike in the Mercantour with a guided outdoor meditation along the trail
12:30–2:00 pm – Lunch on the terrace, surrounded by mountain views
2:00–5:00 pm – Free time to rest, read, journal or enjoy an optional 30-minute individual massage (extra)
5:00 pm – Detox juice for a light afternoon reset
5:30–7:00 pm – Movement & grounding workshop to release tension and anchor the body
7:30 pm – Wholesome, flavorful dinner prepared with care and shared together
Day 3 – Vitality & Closure
8:30–9:15 am – Energizing and balanced breakfast to start the day
9:30 am–12:30 pm – Invigorating hike with mobility exercises and nature immersion in the Mercantour
1:00–2:30 pm – Final lunch on the terrace, enjoying the last moments of stillness
2:30–3:00 pm – Quiet rest time
3:00–3:30 pm – Closing circle to reflect and share about the weekend experience
4:00 pm – Departure, feeling recharged and grounded
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Horizon, Chemin de la Gravette, Beuil, France
Directions
📍 Chemin de la Gravette, 06470 Beuil
🚗 By Car: The chalet is ideally reached by car, just 1 hour from Nice. We highly recommend this option for greater convenience and flexibility.
🚌 By Bus: You can also access the chalet via public transport from Nice Grand Arénas bus station by taking Line 670 – Nice – Valberg.
✈️ By Plane: Nice is home to an international airport (Nice Côte d’Azur Airport), offering easy access for travelers from abroad.
🚗 By Car: The chalet is ideally reached by car, just 1 hour from Nice. We highly recommend this option for greater convenience and flexibility.
🚌 By Bus: You can also access the chalet via public transport from Nice Grand Arénas bus station by taking Line 670 – Nice – Valberg.
✈️ By Plane: Nice is home to an international airport (Nice Côte d’Azur Airport), offering easy access for travelers from abroad.
Accommodation
Rooms & Accommodations Description Our retreat center offers a cozy and intimate lodging experience with four spacious, well-appointed bedrooms. In the first section of the chalet, the ground floor hosts a large, welcoming lounge that doubles as a dining area for shared breakfasts and dinners. Upstairs, you'll find two beautifully designed bedrooms sharing a modern, recently renovated bathroom with toilet facilities. One of these bedrooms is furnished with two single beds—ideal for friends—while the other features a comfortable double bed perfect for couples. On the second floor, there is a third bedroom offering both a double and a single bed, along with private toilet facilities for added privacy. Additionally, a separate section of the chalet includes a fourth bedroom on the second floor, complete with a double bed, a single bed, and an en-suite private toilet. This thoughtful configuration ensures each guest enjoys both communal warmth and the privacy needed for a restorative retreat experience.
Shared Room (shared occupancy)
Duo Room (private room for two)
Solo Room (private room for one)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Located in the heart of nature at Mercantour Park (Southern Alps of France), our retreat offers:
- Two sections that blend modern comfort with mountain charm
- A spacious, inviting lounge with a fully equipped modern kitchen
- A large garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks
- An outdoor terrace perfect for sunny lunches and soaking in natural beauty
- A space designed for relaxation, socializing, and mindful living
- Two sections that blend modern comfort with mountain charm
- A spacious, inviting lounge with a fully equipped modern kitchen
- A large garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks
- An outdoor terrace perfect for sunny lunches and soaking in natural beauty
- A space designed for relaxation, socializing, and mindful living
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Healthy Food, Happy Mood!
Fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced dishes that blend flavor & health. We cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and custom dietary needs.
What's Included
- 🏡 Accommodation – Stay in a cozy chalet in the heart of Mercantour, just 1 hour from Nice
- 🥗 Healthy & Delicious Meals – Fresh, locally sourced, and nutritionally balanced dishes
- 🌿 A Multi-Day Retreat for Deep Well-Being – Designed to help you recharge, refocus, and reconnect
- 👥 Small Group Experience – Limited to 5–10 participants for personalized support
- 🧘♂️ Body & Mind Practices: Wellness, Yoga and fitness activities led by passionate and caring professionals
What's Not Included
- Airfare and all travel-related expenses to and from the retreat
- Optional spa treatments and massages (available at an additional cost)
- Additional optional activities beyond the standard itinerary (if not included in the base package)
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