FRENCH ALPS: SLOWING DOWN WITH AUTUMNAL HUES, HIKING AND YOGA

October 6th - 11th |4200€ or £3600 or $4999 

What to Expect

FRENCH ALPS: SLOWING DOWN WITH AUTUMNAL HUES, HIKING AND YOGA

Let the magical autumn hues of the French Alps envelop you and retreat into a slower paced week inspired by the landscape. This 6-day retreat combines hiking, yoga and creative workshops. We’ll trek through remote mountain valleys, explore the seasonal harvest and integrate intentional movement preparing for the winter ahead. This journey is designed for active travellers who seek authentic wilderness immersion without sacrificing the luxury of individual rooms, en-suites and a private chef.

Adventure's calling. Let's go.

WHY TRAVEL WITH ANNABEL?

Annabel Giraud-Telme, British-born and French-raised, moves easily between cultures and landscapes. Her work sits at the meeting point of alpine clarity and refined craftsmanship—rooted in movement, yet always composed.

Trained under the master tailor to Queen Elizabeth II and later drawn to the mountains, Annabel blends precision with instinct. Her path—from fashion and finance to mindful alpine living—reads less like reinvention, more like return.

As a travel leader, she creates experiences that are as seamless as they are soulful, weaving together expert guidance, creative expression, cultural immersion… but mainly infused with a great deal of FUN. For Annabel, travel is a quiet unraveling: a chance to move, to connect, and to rediscover what feels most essential—often around a shared table, far from home.

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and days to hike —so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group and guides then the activities itself.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

Itinerary

  • 10.00 am: Meet group and Annabel

    12.30 pm: Briefing for the day / Lunch at the start of the hike

    3.00 pm: Chalet arrival

    5.00 pm: Grounding yoga session (muscle strengthening and alignment).

    7:00 pm: Welcome dinner.

    9.00 pm: Evening meditation and relaxation

  • 8.30 am: Yoga and meditation

    9.30 am: Breakfast.

    10.15 am: Daily briefing

    11.00 am: Set off for La Montagne de Moutet from Notre-Dame de Bois-Vert (Distance: 9.58 km. Average duration: 6-7 hours. Elevation gain: +927 m

    12.30 pm: Picnic lunch

    4.00 pm: Arrival at the chalet/Gentle yoga session (mobility)

    6.30 pm: Cooking workshop with Charlotte

  • 8.30 am: Breakfast

    10.00 am: Daily briefing: Walk from the chalet to the lake via the river path

    12.30 pm: Picnic at the lake

    1.30 pm: Yoga by the lake and cold-water exercises

    4.00 pm: Return to the chalet by taxi. ‘Espace Blanche’: Meditation and journaling

    6.30 pm: Dinner

    8.00 pm: ‘Bergère des étoiles’: Star-gazing session

  • 8.30 am: Breakfast.

    9.30 am: Daily briefing and taxi to the market

    10.00 am: Market

    12.30 pm: Taxi to the basket-weaving workshop.

    1.00 pm: Lunch at workshop

    6.00 pm: Taxi to the chalet

    7.00 pm: Dinner

  • 8.00 am: Breakfast.

    9.00 am: Daily briefing: taxi to hike start

    10.00 am: Adventure hike to a panoramic viewpoint — Le Balcon du Champsaur (Chaillol) ↔ Distance: 9.88 km ◔ Average duration: 5-6 hours Ascent: +479 m

    1.00 pm: Picnic lunch.

    4.00 pm: Return to chalet via taxi.

    5:00 pm: Restorative yoga, gratitude practice and sound bath with Laurence

    7.30 pm: Farewell dinner and celebration.

  • 8.30 am: Dynamic yoga and meditation

    9.30 am: Brunch.

    10.30 am: Final farewell.

    11.00 am: Departure.

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, enjoy the scenery and connect with fellow travellers. Whatever works for me."

    Suzie F.

  • "Even as an anxious traveller, I never felt stressed. The structure of each day is clearly communicated and it was easy to let our amazing guide deal with all the logistics. We just had to turn up and enjoy the holiday. It made all the difference and will definitely be on another trip with Annabel very soon!"

    Lisa T.

  • "I couldn't have planned this better myself - excellent value for money. It's a trip I'll talk about for the rest of my life."

    Mark G.

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