The Lake Retreat
17- 20 June 2027 · Hôtel du Lac, Montriond
A three-night yoga, Qigong and hiking retreat
This retreat is built around the energy of late spring in the Alps. Based at HĂ´tel du Lac on the shore of Lac de Montriond, the programme brings together daily movement, guided hikes, wild plant foraging and time in the water. The long June days leave room for both a proper hike and an evening by the lake.
What to expect
Mornings begin with yoga and Qigong, with time to notice how the body feels before the day gathers pace. From there, the forest and mountain trails become part of the practice. A guided foraging hike invites you to pay closer attention to what’s growing underfoot, learn to recognise wild alpine plants and hear about their traditional uses.
There’s space between activities to follow your own rhythm. Take a dip in the lake and enjoy the freshness of the water, walk a little further or spend some time on the shore. The spirit of renewal runs through these simple experiences. A few days spent moving, breathing and paying attention can give you room to notice what feels ready to change and what you want to make more space for.
After time outdoors, an onsen-inspired session invites you to enjoy the warmth of the sauna, the freshness of a cold plunge and the quiet in between. A guided tea ceremony brings that same attention to the warmth of the cup, the scent of the tea and the act of sharing it. The long June evenings leave time to linger over dinner together.
An example day
Morning · Yoga/Qigong, followed by breakfast.
Late morning · A mountain hike with stops to identify wild plants and learn about seasonal foraging.
Afternoon · Lunch, a lake dip and free time by the water.
Early evening · Sauna, cold plunge and time to rest between rounds.
Evening · A guided tea ceremony, meditation, sound journey and dinner together.
Practices
Yoga · An energising practice that works with strength, mobility and breath, with room to adjust the pace and intensity -with lake views
Qigong · Standing practices that bring breath and movement together through repetition, weight shifts and moments of stillness.
Hiking and foraging · Guided time on the trails, learning to recognise the plants that grow around Montriond in late spring.
Lake dips, sauna and cold plunge · Time in the lake and an onsen-inspired session centred on warmth, cool water and rest.
Tea ceremony · A guided practice of preparing, serving and drinking tea with attention.
Pricing
Twin Share
ÂŁ1,195 Early Bird (until 21 March 2027)
ÂŁ1,295 Standard
Private Room
ÂŁ1,495 Early Bird (until 21 March 2027)
ÂŁ1,595 Standard
Location
The retreat is hosted at HĂ´tel du Lac, on the shore of Lac de Montriond, just outside Morzine in the French Alps.
With the lake on the doorstep and forest trails nearby, it’s easy to step outside for a morning walk, a dip in the lake or a longer hike into the mountains. After time outdoors, return to the hotel for a sauna, meals together and long June evenings by the water.
