Walking for Wellbeing: A 5 Day Adventure through the Pays Cathare, Southern France
Walking for Wellbeing: A 5 Day Adventure through the Pays Cathare, Southern France
Escueillens-et-Saint-Just-de-Bélengard, France
Up to 6 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Each day will allow you to: Reconnect. Recharge. Rediscover your inner peace.
- WHAT TO EXPECT:
- • Daily guided easy to moderate walks ranging from 2 to 8 hours depending on your choices/distances.
- • Stunning countryside on every route.
- • Opportunities to: visit markets & medieval towns, swim in lakes & rivers, visit castles & caves, savour great wine-tasting moments & gastro restaurants.
- • Welcome aperitif.
- ALSO INCLUDED:
- • Airport/train station transfers from: Carcassonne, Bram, Foix or Castelnaudary.
- • All transportation to and from all walks in the region (if not starting from the Razès Gîtes) and supermarkets.
- • Accommodation @ the Razès Gîtes (fully equipped apartments).
- • Professional female guide on all walks.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Jo is certified as a nature therapy guide, meditation and mindfulness instructor, spiritual wellness and breathwork coach, past life regressionist and hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience in guiding individuals and groups towards deeper connections with themselves and with nature. She believes that nature holds the key to healing our bodies and minds, and she uses a variety of techniques such as forest bathing, meditation and nature walks to help individuals de-stress and find inner peace.
Jo also leads all teaching and mentoring in her Fast-Track natural wellness certifications for coaches and guides.
Details of this retreat
Step away from the noise and into nature. Our Walking for Wellbeing Retreat is an invitation to reconnect with the natural world and with yourself. Set in the tranquil beauty of southern France, this retreat offers the space and serenity to rest, reset, and reawaken your sense of vitality.
Walking is more than movement: it’s a powerful way to nurture your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. As you explore peaceful trails and breathe in fresh air, you’ll find stress melting away and a deeper sense of balance returning.
Discover the unique charm of unspoilt Occitanie through our diverse selection of over 30 walking routes, ranging from gentle 5 km strolls to more challenging 35 km treks. Whether you prefer the peaceful rhythm of country lanes, pottering around historic castles, or the invigorating challenge of mountain trails, there’s something for every level of fitness and interest. Choose between guided walks, where our experienced leaders share local insights and natural highlights, or self-guided options that let you explore at your own pace. Whichever you choose, each walk offers a refreshing opportunity to reconnect with nature and experience the authentic beauty of this remarkable region.
Choose a 5-day retreat with flexible walking options that let you decide your own pace, distance and daily rhythm. Whether you prefer gentle strolls or more challenging hikes, every step is a chance to heal and grow. There are options to include: yoga, breath work and meditation sessions.
Join us for mindful exploration, purposeful movement, and the simple joy of walking in nature.
Walking is more than movement: it’s a powerful way to nurture your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. As you explore peaceful trails and breathe in fresh air, you’ll find stress melting away and a deeper sense of balance returning.
Discover the unique charm of unspoilt Occitanie through our diverse selection of over 30 walking routes, ranging from gentle 5 km strolls to more challenging 35 km treks. Whether you prefer the peaceful rhythm of country lanes, pottering around historic castles, or the invigorating challenge of mountain trails, there’s something for every level of fitness and interest. Choose between guided walks, where our experienced leaders share local insights and natural highlights, or self-guided options that let you explore at your own pace. Whichever you choose, each walk offers a refreshing opportunity to reconnect with nature and experience the authentic beauty of this remarkable region.
Choose a 5-day retreat with flexible walking options that let you decide your own pace, distance and daily rhythm. Whether you prefer gentle strolls or more challenging hikes, every step is a chance to heal and grow. There are options to include: yoga, breath work and meditation sessions.
Join us for mindful exploration, purposeful movement, and the simple joy of walking in nature.
Schedule
A typical day could include:
* a morning, afternoon or full day walk (with picnic) - as per your choice
* walk around a Cathare castle, Carcassonne or one of ten others
* visit a medieval town on market day
* time to rest and recuperate in the secluded gardens
* possibly view a magnificent sunrise or enjoy a glass of wine to watch the sunset
* options to include one of the following sessions: meditation, yoga, breath work
* a morning, afternoon or full day walk (with picnic) - as per your choice
* walk around a Cathare castle, Carcassonne or one of ten others
* visit a medieval town on market day
* time to rest and recuperate in the secluded gardens
* possibly view a magnificent sunrise or enjoy a glass of wine to watch the sunset
* options to include one of the following sessions: meditation, yoga, breath work
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Reconnecting with Nature, Escueillens-et-Saint-Just-de-Bélengard, France
Directions
The nearest airports are Carcassonne and Toulouse. Train stations are Bram, Carcassonne and Castelnaudary. We organise pickup and drop off shuttles to coordinate with your flights. Transportation to and from Carcassonne is included in the price; Toulouse has a surcharge of €100.
Accommodation
Guests can choose to share accommodation or have their own private apartment. Each private apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, study and relaxation area, bath or shower room, and double bed.
One person, Self-catering
One person, B&B
One person, Full Board
Two people sharing, Self-catering
Two people sharing, B&B
Two people sharing, Full Board
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
There is a communal barn and four secluded gardens where you can find peace, rest and tranquility. There is table tennis and darts upstairs in the barn and a fully equipped kitchen and relaxation area downstairs. BBQs and outside dining are available.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The basic retreat price includes no meals (self-catering price). Meal options are available and will be designed to suit your specific requirements, including: vegan, vegetarian, and meat based diets.
What's Included
- 4 - 8 hours of daily guided walks and/or nature therapy activities (your choices) which include these and more:
- 🌿 Forest bathing
- 🧘 Outdoor yoga and mindfulness
- 🧭 Guided hikes
- 🧘♀️ Meditation and nature therapy
- Free airport/train station transfers from: Carcassonne, Bram, Foix or Castelnaudary (There is a surcharge for Toulouse airport).
- Accommodation @ the Razès Gîtes (fully equipped apartments with free WIFI).
- Female certified guide on all nature therapy activities and guided walks.
- Stunningly calm, varied and peaceful countryside.
- Opportunities to: visit markets & medieval towns, swim in lakes & rivers, visit castles & caves, savour great wine-tasting moments & gastro restaurants.
- Welcome aperitif.
What's Not Included
- Flights and airfares.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals (but B&B, Half- and Full-board options are available at an extra charge).
- Refreshments are provided.
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