self catered mountain yoga holidays

All the benefits of a yoga retreat in the mountains with all the freedom of your own schedule, menu and activities

reconnect to nature, the seasons, yourself and make your time your own

Abondance Vallee

This quiet corner of France offers a deeply spiritual setting for a yoga holiday, where the stillness and power of the Alps invite inner calm and renewal. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks in winter, the pure mountain air and vast landscapes create an ideal environment for outdoor sports, meditation, breathwork, and mindful movement.

Lac Leman is a short drive to enjoy all the soothing benefits of being on, in and near the peaceful water.

seasons

Les Portes du Soleil is one of the largest ski areas in the world, spanning France and Switzerland. It connects 12 resorts, including Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Châtel, and Champéry, and offers over 600 km of slopes suitable for all levels, from beginners to experts.

This region of the Alps provides a powerful and nurturing setting for a yoga retreat, supporting wellbeing in every season. Set high in the Alps on the French–Swiss border, this vast mountain area invites deep connection with nature, inner balance, and mindful living.

In summer, the mountains open into a peaceful landscape of alpine meadows, forests, rivers and lakes. Long daylight hours and mountain crisp air with balmy warmth are ideal for outdoor yoga, meditation, hiking, and mindful movement. Nature walks, mountain biking trails, and fresh alpine air encourage grounding, clarity, and renewed energy, making summer perfect for expansion, creativity, and reconnection.

In winter, the environment becomes quieter and more introspective. Snow-covered peaks create a serene atmosphere that naturally supports rest, reflection, and inner stillness. Alongside yoga and breathwork, guests can enjoy the dynamic energy of the vast pistes, or snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and mindful winter walks, allowing gentle movement while embracing the calm, restorative energy of the season.

Each season in Les Portes du Soleil offers its own rhythm—inviting balance between movement and rest, activity and stillness—making it an ideal destination for a year-round yoga journey.