BOUTIQUE SKIING AND YOGA RETREATS IN THE FRENCH ALPS - La Rosière

Register Interest Now - Launching Very Soon

29 February - 7 March 2020

7 - 14 March 2020

14 - 21 March 2020

Invigorate your mind, body and soul with an unforgettable week of skiing, snowboarding, Yoga, meditation, breathtaking scenery, log fires, hot-tubs, massages, delicious meals, hot chocolates, homemade cakes, new friends and snow, snow, snow on a Luxury Soulshine Snow Yoga Adventure.

Register interest for our 2020 season and you’ll be the first to know when we release all the dishy details in October…

New for 2020

Introducing Our Stunning New Luxury Chalet in La Rosière Resort

We’re so excited to introduce our new home Chalet l’Aiglon in La Rosière resort. Brand new, our chalet offers very comfortable living, stunning views, a gorgeous Spa with Steam Room, Hot-Tub and Massage Room and a glass mezzanine with epic views for our Yoga practice space.

Perhaps best of all, our Chalet is in La Rosière resort offering you complete freedom over your mountain time. We are a 5-10 minute walk to the main ski lift and village centre. We also have two free resort shuttle buses within 200m walk from the Chalet, offering the possibility to whizz you and your ski equipment up to resort and back home again with maximum ease, ensuring that you have a mountain retreat that matches your own schedule. Amazing!

2020 Soulshine Luxury Snow Yoga Adventures

With just three retreats this season and a MASSIVE amount of enquiries, places are extremely limited and we expect to sell out immediately. Register your interest now and you’ll be the first to hear as soon as we launch in October…

Voted 'Top 50 French Breaks’ by The Times Travel, top Mountain break by the Telegraph & recommended in...

The perfect place to let your soul shine...

Invigorate your mind, body and soul with an unforgettable week in the Alps. From our years of experience running exceptional Mountain retreats, we’ve put together an experience jam-packed with loveliness to encourage you to leave the hubbub of daily life behind.

Our deliciously holistic week of Yoga, meditation and snow sports will help you relax and enjoy your time in the mountains to the max. Expect fun-filled days on the slopes, Yoga and meditation to soothe the muscles and mind, delicious cuisine, hot tubs, gorgeous views, log fires and laughter with like-minded souls.

Soulshine Snow Yoga Retreats provide the ultimate opportunity to pause from the crazy pace of daily life, rediscover your true nature and let your soul shine.

“This retreat has completely fulfilled my hopes and dreams of a yoga & skiing holiday. Thank you so much Soulshine Team – I will most definitely be back”
— Cathy
“I’ve been converted to a SNOWGI!! I love the combination of Flow Yoga, skiing and Yin Yoga. The retreat has deepened my Yoga practice and my skiing has also improved as a result of the yogic preparation. My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation goes out to the Soulshine Team for making this such a magical week.”
— Mark

Our Soulshine Skiing, Snowboarding and Yoga Package

In order to provide the perfect adventure for you, we've created a package that includes all of the following...

  • 7 nights accommodation at our brand-new Luxury Chalet L’Aiglon in La Rosière. Located just 200 metres from x2 Free Resort Shuttle Buses (running throughout the day), delivering you to the slopes in 5-minutes and offering you complete freedom during your retreat

  • Daily 60-minute Morning Yoga session to awaken the body and mind for a day on the slopes

  • Daily 75-minute Relaxing Yin Yoga and Meditation evening session to unwind and stretch out the body, avoiding any aches and pains and staying supple and strong on the slopes as well as ensuring deep relaxation

  • Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation

  • Back to Basics Yoga Foundations Workshop

  • A 30-minute included pampering massage treatment to ease the body and soothe the soul

  • 6 yummy healthy morning juices to get you set up for a day on the mountains

  • 6 mornings of delicious continental breakfast with a healthy twist

  • 6 nights of gourmet 3-4 course Vegetarian meals with a nightly aperitif, canapés and cheeky cheeseboard. One free night to explore the village (not included)

  • Homemade cakes with tea every afternoon

  • A private spa boasting Hot-Tub, Hamman Steam Room and Massage Area

  • Complimentary transfer from Geneva Airport to our Soulshine chalet*

  • Concierge organisation of ski passes, on-site ski/snowboarding equipment hire and classes

  • All Yoga equipment

  • x1 Daily morning shuttle into resort from the chalet doorsteps (under 5-minute drive) for those attending ski school

  • Gorgeously small groups of under 11 students for maximum attention both on and off the Yoga mat

  • An onsite Soulshine Team to look after your every need. You’ll feel totally pampered and looked after!

Check out this Soulshine film from previous years to get a sneaky-peak of our much-loved Soulshine Snow Yoga Adventure…

NEWSFLASH: A whole new ski area opened in La Rosière in 2019 offering a massive 5 new pistes with the highest point at 2800 metres. Woohoo!

Our new Yoga & Meditation practice space with epic mountain views

We’re so excited to practice Yoga in this amazing space. Set on a glass mezzanine, our light-filled and fully-equipped Yoga space offers stunning views out over the Alpine valley so you can enjoy every moment of being in the mountains and surrounded by the majesty of nature. Simply breathtaking.

YOUR WELLNESS EXPERIENCE

The perfect place to breathe deep

 

We’d so love for you to join us no matter your level of Yoga, skiing or snowboarding. Our retreats are small (under eleven guests), so we have plenty of time to give you oodles of personal attention and provide a bespoke experience to suit your personal needs.

Our highly experienced and passionate Yoga teachers will guide you on a deep journey of the mind, body and soul. We’ll make sure everyone is gently challenged with adaptations and options whether you are a beginner or experienced yogini.

We greet the day with a dynamic Vinyasa flow session to warm up the muscles and awaken our minds for a day on the slopes. When we return to the chalet we treat those well-worked muscles to a mindful practice of healing Yin and Restorative Yoga. We find these restorative poses help minimise those morning aches, so familiar after a day on the slopes (be gone heavy morning legs!). The evening practice incorporates deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra and guided meditations for a truly soul-soothing experience. 

BEGINNERS: You are so welcome and we really encourage Beginners to join. We provide different levels and options in each class to keep everyone gently challenged and constantly learning. It’s a fantastic way to build a strong foundation if you are new to the practices of Yoga – so you can continue practicing on your return home.

Massages and Soul-Soothing Pampering

Included in your holistic package is a 30-minute deliciously pampering massage with our amazing and much-loved Therapist Sam. You also have the option to book further treatments, choosing from utterly soul-soothing Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Luxury Facials, deeply healing Reflexology and balancing Cranio-Sacral Therapy. The perfect treat for those muscles after a day on the slopes!

CHALET L’AIGLON - OUR NEW LUXURY ALPINE HOME

The perfect place to enjoy chalet life

As with all Soulshine Retreats, we want to provide maximum pampering and care in the most gorgeous surroundings. That's why we’ve handpicked the brand new Chalet L’Aiglon, situated in La Rosière resort, for our Alpine home.

Set just a 10 minute walk from the pistes and the centre of the village of La Rosière, Chalet L’Aiglon offers a high level of comfort with easy access to the slopes. Perched on the mountainside overlooking the beautiful Tarantaise valley and with gorgeous views and boutique standards, Chalet l’Aiglon is just perfect for indulging in some serious relaxation.

We have carefully chosen this chalet for our Yoga retreat experience as it provides the perfect space to unwind and relax away from the hubbub of the world, allowing you to take the time to truly engage with your surroundings and the stunning nature of the Alps. Our aim is to provide you with the time and space to totally relax so that you can let go of any worries and stresses and have a relaxing, restorative and fabulously fun break, whilst being totally spoilt by our dedicated chalet team in gorgeous surroundings. 

What to expect at Chalet L’Aiglon

  • 6 sumptuous bedrooms with daily housekeeping

  • Glass Mezzanine Yoga space with stunning views for our Yoga & Meditation practice

  • Hot-Tub & Hamman (Steam Room) Spa area overlooking the mountains and valley

  • Dedicated pampering Massage Room

  • Gorgeous shared living spaces

  • Delicious luxurious toiletries

  • Surrounded by nature and 200 metres from two resort buses (and 10 minute walk into resort)

The Rooms

With daily house-keeping, sumptuous linen, gorgeous bath products and a meticulous attention to luxurious detail, your Chalet l’Aiglon experience is guaranteed to provide high levels of comfort and pampering.  We have six rooms for you to pick from during your Soulshine stay.

  1. Bellecôte - Superior Twin / Double room with balcony + ensuite shower

  2. Ruitor - Superior Twin / Double room with balcony + ensuite shower

  3. Turia - Standard Twin / Double room with balcony + ensuite shower

  4. Archeboc - Standard Twin / Double room with balcony + ensuite shower

  5. Ormelune Suite Double/Twin - Twin / Double room with balcony + external private bathroom (bath/shower) shared with Ormelune Solo Suite

  6. Ormelune Suite Solo Double- Solo Small Double room + external private bathroom (bath/shower) shared with Ormelune Double/Twin Suite

Travelling Solo? Never fear, the vast majority of our guests are solo travellers. We're so proud that we seem to attract just the loveliest people and have seen many a beautiful friendship flourish on retreat. 

Get in touch with our Bookings Team to book your perfect room...

DELICIOUS ALPINE CUISINE

The perfect opportunity for healthy indulgence

Working with Chalet l’Aiglon we’ve devised a menu that includes hearty vegetarian Alpine fare with a healthy twist of wholesome ingredients to balance out the temptations of the traditional French and Italian cuisine that you’ll be able to feast on during your days on the slopes!

Breakfast includes cleansing fresh juices and smoothies, a continental spread and hot options. After a hard day on the slopes we make sure you’re treated to lovely homemade healthy treats and tea to boost your energy levels. Dinner is a feast of deliciously filling, freshly prepared Vegetarian home cooking served with your choice of a pre-dinner Aperitif. On one night you’ll also have the chance to try out a local restaurant in resort (not included). Our team are pretty amazing at accommodating dietary requirements so do let us know your needs and we’ll do our best! 

YOUR DAILY SNOWGI SCHEDULE

7:00 - 8:00 | 60-minute Dynamic Vinyasa Flow class to warm up our bodies and minds and get us raring to go for a fantastically fun-filled day

8:15 | Delicious breakfast to stoke our energy for the day ahead on the slopes

8:45 | x1 Resort transfer for Early-Birds heading to Ski School

9:30-17:00 | Fun times on the slopes. As we are now in resort with two resort buses just 200metres from the chalet, you can come and go as you please

16:00-18:30 | Time to relax, unwind, perhaps grab a cheeky massage and enjoy some homemade cakes and tea. Some afternoons we’ll offer workshops such as our Back to Basics Yoga Foundations Workshop or deliciously Soul Soothing guided meditations. YUM!

18:30-19:45 | 75-minute restorative Yoga session to unwind the body and mind

20:00 | Time for our wholesome and delicious Vegetarian evening dinner feast in the company of old and new friends

2020 Soulshine Luxury Snow Yoga Adventures

With just three retreats this season and a waiting list, places are extremely limited for 2020.

Register interest now and be the first to receive all the dishy details…

Rich Woodall

Your Soulshine Host & Yoga Teacher Extraordinaire

About Rich

Lovely Rich is back for a third season caring for our much-loved Soulshine Snowgis on retreat and immersing them in gorgeous Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga and heart-felt Meditations. A yogi, a writer, a thinker, a t-total drinker; a seeker of calm, of peace. A lover of stillness and breath, of the ocean and nature. Rich loves seeing people where ever they are in their spiritual journey, embracing the dance. Inspiration for him when people find the moment they can tune into their super bright, true core awesomeness – even if it’s just for a moment. Rich is our incredible Soulshine Manager and lead Yoga & Meditation teacher for our Soulshine Snow Yoga Adventures. 

What to expect

Rich’s classes always have a philosophical approach delivered in an utterly accessible way. His flow classes are dynamic and strong, and occasionally a little challenging. He has also been known to throw in a joke or two and he will often encourage you to lift the corners of your mouth and smile! With playlists that range from traditional chanting, and mediation music to Bob Marley and The Beatles, his classes come with dancing, laughter, and lots and lots of love. His Yin classes are slow, and deep and will encourage you to really allow yourself to be still and at peace with your body and practice. With a focus on finding space, in every sense of the word.

SKI & SNOWBOARD LA ROSIERE, FRENCH ALPS

The perfect place to play in the mountains

Although our days start and end with Yoga, the daytime is all about snow. La Rosière is a charming alpine resort at an altitude of 1,850m with a wide variety of runs. It also enjoys heavy snowfall and lasting conditions but do expect lots of sunshine because with its south facing locations, La Rosière is an especially sunny resort! Our season runs through February-March and we’ve teamed up with reputable ski school ESF and a local equipment provider to make sure your snow experience is top notch.

Our chalet team provide private transfers to the slopes, which are just 10 minutes away and on-site facilities include ski hire and fitting, so it’s completely hassle-free. If you are travelling alone or not sure you can keep up then please don’t worry, the group tends to meet for lunch or hot chocolate stops throughout the day. And if you want to brush up those skills with a few lessons just let us know and we can arrange those too. Whether you are looking for gentle runs, exploring the region, off-piste adventures or heli-skiing we can help arrange it all.

Mountain Lowdown

Beginners: Complete beginners will soon make quick progress on the green runs by the Clarines and Lievre Blanc lifts. The wide open blue pistes just above La Rosière are then perfect for finding your feet and getting to grips with the turns, especially under the guidance of the expert local ski school. This is a fantastic beginners resort!

Intermediates: This international ski area is ideal for intermediates that wish to clock up some mileage. Ski up to the Petit Saint Bérnard Pass and the area around La Belvedere where there are some great blue and red runs. Take the Nouva and San Bernardo runs, a total of 11kms, down to the village of La Thuile for a pasta lunch in Italy before returning via the Belvedere chairlift, back to France.

Advanced: There are a total of 12 black runs in the international ski area as well as a fully patrolled off piste snowzone for experienced skiers and boarders. On the Italian side it is also possible to do heli-skiing (usually January to April) on the Ruitor glacier or the Miravidi for any skier who relishes a challenge.

NEWSFLASH: A whole new ski area opened in La Rosière in 2019 offering a massive 5 new pistes with a highest point at 2800 metres. Woohoo!

SOULSHINE LOVE

The perfect place to be utterly looked after

Our aim at Soulshine HQ is to spoil you absolutely rotten! That’s why you will have a dedicated Soulshine Team to ensure that every stage from your booking enquiry to the organisation of ski classes, purchasing of ski passes and arranging equipment is totally hassle-free. During your retreat you can expect to be utterly cared for by our specialist on-site Soulshine host, who will ensure the smoothest running of your retreat. That’s in addition to the on-site chalet team who will be keeping your Soulshine home for the week in tip-top condition and preparing a stream of delicious meals to keep bellies happy! As anyone who has experienced Soulshine knows, as a team we have one intention, and that is to wrap each and every guest up in as much love as possible. And we believe that this is why our much-loved Soulshine guests return again and again each year. 

Client Testimonials

We're so proud of what our lovely Soulshiner 'Snowgis' have to say about their experience... 

“After feeling a little apprehensive about my first solo holiday, the holiday exceeded all my expectations. I made new friends and had so much fun. The Soulshine Team made me feel safe and secure at all times and I had a wonderful feeling of being totally nurtured! I look forward to my next trip”
— Sue, Snow Yogi
“I needed to escape London life and I couldn’t have come to a more welcoming and fulfilling place to do so. Soulla is truly an inspirational teacher, who creates a relaxing, warm and inviting environment to practice yoga and be yourself. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and I cannot wait for the next one!”
— Emily, Property Consultant, Soulshine Snow Yoga Adventure guest

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Room sharing?

    You don’t need to travel with a friend to benefit from the room-sharing prices, as the vast majority of our guests are independent travellers and choose to share with a like-minded Soulshiner (same gender of course). We are very happy and proud to say that we attract the loveliest people and have seen many a friendship grow and flourish on our Soulshine Retreats.

  • Don't fancy sharing?

    Never fear, please get in touch with our bookings team to discuss solo occupancy options.

  • Travel?

    Our season runs from late February through March and we’ve teamed up with a fantastic Chalet company to make sure your snow experiences are top notch. All our retreats are Saturday to Saturday and we offer a hassle-free transfer* service from Geneva airport.

    IMPORTANT: Please note, in order to benefit from the included airport transfer, you will need to arrive and depart between specific times. As a guide:

    ARRIVALS: Guests to land at Geneva Airport by 12pm on the Sunday. Ready to leave Geneva Airport by 12:45pm

    DEPARTURES: Departure flights from 1pm from Geneva Airport on the Saturday. Arriving at Geneva Airport by 11am / leaving resort at 7am / 7:30am (snow conditions dependant)

  • All levels welcome?

    Beginner on the slopes or yoga mat? Never fear, you are so welcome. Our Yoga classes are enjoyed by all levels and we will always offer options to keep everything nurtured and challenged. And La Rosiere is a fantastic spot to begin your snow adventures, be it skiing or snowboarding. Don’t let being a beginner put you off as it’s the perfect opportunity to set the foundations for a practice both on the yoga mat and on the slopes – all within a fabulously fun environment.

Client Photos

2020 will be our 7th year running skiing and yoga holidays in France. We're super proud to be the most established snow Yoga retreat provider with some incredible reviews from highly reputable publications. Check out some photos from our many years running mountain retreats...

Photography by the amazing Mar Photography