Pre-Christmas Magic - Peace, Hope, Joy and Love
Slow down. Breathe deep. Let winter wrap you in its quiet magic…
Join us this winter in the heart of the Alps for a refreshing escape that blends outdoor adventure with deep relaxation. Set in the beautiful ski resort of Pila, this retreat offers the perfect mix of skiing or snowshoeing during the day, and awakening and restorative yoga in the morning and evenings to stretch, unwind, and recharge.
Whether you’re an experienced skier or completely new to the snow, we’ve created a space that’s welcoming and relaxed — with options for all levels and no pressure to do everything. It’s all about being outdoors, connecting with others, and coming home with a clearer mind and a lighter heart.
Expect good food, great company, mountain views, and a healthy dose of fun. Open to men and women, solo travellers, friends, couples — come as you are!
Each day begins with morning yoga and meditation, welcoming the day with stillness and intention. After the regenerating yoga sessions, we invite you to hit the slopes with freshly pisted snow — skiing or gently exploring the forests on guided snowshoe walks. Feel nature’s healing power in the purity, the sunshine, the snow, the scenery of the mountain peaks, the movement and in the stillness.
Pila is a lovely friendly ski resort with stunning views over the Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Grand Combin mountains. All level of skiers find their way around on the total of 70 km slopes and all slopes arrive centre of Pila, where our hotel is situated. With the new gondola even the non skiers can reach the top of the mountain to admire the magnificent views over the Alps. If you do not feel like skiing, we will adventure out on snowshoes through the forest routs to have lunch in a mountain hut, where it is possible to meet up with the skiers.
After our morning adventures on the snow, there will be space for restoring afternoon yoga, relaxing in the amazing spa while from the jacuzzi and the sauna you can admire the Mont Blanc mountain. Or you can book a holistic massage with Virna and a Bowen treatment with Anita. One afternoon, we will visit the Christmas market in the 2050 years old roman Aosta, wander the cobbled streets lit with fairy lights, taste some delicious mulled wine and cheese at the market.
On the last evening we finish our journey with the closing circle, Nida Yoga and Cocoa ceremony to reflect, relax and restore our body, mind and soul.
Let this be your pause before the holidays — a sacred time to rest, relax, have fun and gather warmth from the inside out.
To keep the intimacy of our retreats we take a maximum of 15 people.
We can offer en-suite double room with single occupancy and twin bedrooms en-suite, with different prices to suit your budget and preference. You can even have the view over the Mont Blanc Mountain from your bedroom!
Twin bedroom sharing with another fellow yogi, en-suite bathroom: Early Bird until 15/09/2025: 890 EUR -
from 1/09/2025 - 990 EUR
Double room (king size double bed) with single occupancy, en-suite bathroom: Early Bird until 15/09/2025: 990 EUR -
from 1/09/2025 - 1090 EUR
Bring a friend or friends and you all get 25 Euro off the price.
For further information and/or to secure your spot:
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What to bring with you:
Ski gear - thermals and base layers, sweatshirt/fleece as middle layer, ski socks, ski jacket and trousers, ski gloves, goggles, warm hat, helmet (or you can rent it at the hotel)
Yoga gear - leggings or comfortable trousers and t-shirt
Relaxing and comfortable clothing for the hotel, swimming costume for the spa, slippers
Back pack, suncream, sunglasses, water bottle
Good book to read
What is included in the price:
4 nights in a beautiful alpine accommodation with easy excess to ski lift - in shared double rooms or single occupancy (extra charge)
Free use of the spa between 14.30 - 17.30pm - with sauna & aromatherapy overlooking the magnificent Mont Blanc, Steam bath & sensory shower, spa bath & Jacuzzi. (for a free entry, need to enter the spa before 16.00h)
2 daily yoga sessions - morning revitalising and evening restorative yoga - including 1 Cocoa Ceremony/Nidra yoga - closing circle of the last night of the retreat
1 yoga session on the arrival evening with opening circle
yoga mat, yoga blocks if needed
2 guided mornings piste skiing
1 day guided snowshoeing with packed lunch for those who does not want to ski
trip to Aosta Christmas market with the gondola
4 delicious breakfasts and 4 hearty home made dinners
30% discount for ski hire (skies, helmet, ski poles)
Convenience of organising ski passes from the hotel’s reception and storing your skies near the ski lifts
Welcome present with local products
Aosta Valley Holistic support for any information you need
What is not included:
flights and airport transfers
Airport transfer from/to Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Hotel in Pila, leaving at 13.00 pm from Malpensa and at 9.30 am from Hotel on departure day. We have only 8 places left. On departure day we work with the local transfer company, with departure times from Aosta town at 10.00 am and 15.00 pm. - Cost is 50 Euro for return transfer.
lunches
insurance travel and medical
ski hire, ski pass and ski lessons (Ski hire and ski pass are available from hotel, we can help you to book ski lesson - just let us know in advance)
Indicative Program:
DAY 1 - Arrival
17.00 - Opening circle, briefing, yoga and meditation
19.00 - Dinner - 4 course dinner prepared by hotel’s chef from locally sourced ingredients
DAY 2:
7.00 - 8.00am - Revitalising Vinyasa Yoga to get you ready for the slopes
8.30am - Breakfast buffet style
10.00am - 12.30pm - Group piste skiing and Group snowshoeing for non-skiers
12.30 pm - Lunch on the slopes independently
13.30pm - Free time - carry on skiing, spa experience in the hotel’s stunning wellness centre (included in the price), book a relaxing/holistic massage or Bowtech session (extra costs)
17.00 - 18.30 pm Restorative/Yin Yoga
19.00pm - Dinner - 4 course dinner prepared by hotel’s chef from locally sourced ingredients
DAY 3 :
7.00 - 8.30am - Revitalising Yoga to get you ready for the slopes
9.00am - Breakfast buffet style
10.00am - 12.30pm - Group piste skiing and snowshoeing/walking for non-skiers
12.30 pm - Lunch on the slopes independently
14.00 pm - Take the gondola down to Aosta - guided tour of the 2050 years old roman town/visiting the charming alpine Christmas market
17.00 pm - Take the gondola back to Pila/hotel
18.00 pm - Restorative/Yin Yoga
19.00 pm - Dinner - 4 course dinner prepared by hotel’s chef from locally sourced ingredients
DAY 4:
7.00 - 8.00am - Revitalising Vinyasa Yoga to get you ready for the slopes
8.30am - Breakfast buffet style
10.00am - 12.30pm - Group piste skiing and snowshoeing for non-skiers
12.30 pm - Lunch on the slopes independently
13.30pm - Free time - carry on skiing, spa experience in the hotel’s stunning wellness centre (included in the price), book a relaxing/holistic massage or Bowtech session (extra costs)
19.00pm - Dinner - 4 course dinner prepared by hotel’s chef from locally sourced ingredients
20.30/21.00 - Yoga Nidra/Sound bath, Cocoa Ceremony/Ecstatic dance - Closing ceremony
DAY 5:
From 7.00 am - Breakfast buffet style
10.00 am - Check out and transfers to Aosta bus station