Rock Climbing and Yoga Camps
La Source is a 5* eco-chalet that runs life-enhancing ski, adventure sports and yoga holidays in one of the most stunning valleys in the French Alps.
The co-founder, Duncan McCallum, TV presenter for the BBC's Adventure Show is an ex-professional climber. Saskia Anley is an ex-Outward Bound Instructor (USA and South Africa) and award winning adventure sports film maker. La Source climbing holidays and camps run in May, June, July, August , September and October. They are perfect for couples and solo travellers who will be in good company and will have climbing partners 'on tap!'
La Source was described as the top 'eco-lodge in the Alps' by the Sunday Times. It is an eco and low energy farm conversion and the atmosphere and energy of the place draws its clients back again and again!
Samoens is 1 hour from Geneva. It is a stunning historic, market village on the edge of the Grand Massif ski area and one of the largest and most spectacular Nature Reserves in France. The limestone crags are excellent and famous for the long multi-pitch routes - a favourite with Chamonix guides. The area has everything on its door step.. from beautiful walks, to swimming lakes, high ropes course, Via Ferratta, horse riding, mountain biking, bustling French market etc..
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Price Includes |
(RC-21426-P) |
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7 nights in 5* eco-chalet La Source |
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5 homemade, delicious mostly organic and vegetarian dinner |
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7 breakfasts |
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Wood fired hot tub |
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Transport and tips on the local crags each day |
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Local transport/ Geneva Airport shuttle |
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A trip to the market & lake |
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4 90 minutes yoga for climbing classes |
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Up to 5 days with a qualified UIAGM High mountain guide or Climbing Instructor |
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Coaching by Duncan McCallum |
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Price Excludes |
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*Travel to Geneva
*Insurance
*picnics/ crag food
*If you want a single room we will charge a supplement €150. |
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Suitability / Level |
Novice Climbers |
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Max Group Size |
4 |
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Itinerary
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There is a minimum and max of 4 per group. Each course is carefully tailored to its participants.
We will design the final itinerary around the groups interest, ability and budget.
Generally we start the day with an optional yoga class and wholesome organic breakfast.
10am - 3pm Rock Climbing
3pm-5pm Swimming in the Lake/ Hiking/ Mountain Biking/ Via Ferratta/ Wake-boarding/ Rafting....
5pm - Hanging out at La Source - Hot Tub, walking Java the dog, yoga, exploring eclectic DVD and music collection, reading...
What previous clients have said:
'Great Treasure! 1st class service felt like home, well looked after, great company and banter. Could not recommend highly enough. Will be coming back again!'. The Knights, Cheshire
'I arrived exhausted. I leave recharged, by the mountains, your warmth, smiles and care. What a beautiful space and what an inspiring family on so many levels!' Kalinka, London
'Thank you for a wonderful week.. for sharing your creation and your fantastic energy with us. A 'whole' holiday and a truly wholesome, authentic and wonderful week' Sophie, La Grave, France |
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Accommodation
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La Source is a very funky 5* eco-chalet.
'The best eco-lodge in the Alps', Sunday Times
'One of the finest Chalets in the Alps', The Saturday Guardian
It is 5 minutes above Samoens village 1 hour from Geneva airport on the Edge of one of France's most spectacular Nature Reserve's.
La Source has 6 bedrooms, a wood fired hot tub and massive communal living area, library, TV/music den, sports room, bike washing facility etc.
They neighbours cows come through the garden along the cow path next to the stream!
Food is sourced from local organic farms. |
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