Rock Climbing and Yoga Holidays
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 uses French qualified instructors and UIAGM guides and guarantees excellent climbing instruction.
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-21425-P) |
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5* eco-chalet La Source |
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5 homemade, delicious mostly organic and vegetarian dinner |
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Local transport and Geneva airport transfers |
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7 breakfasts |
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A trip to the market and lake |
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4 x 90 minute yoga for climbing sessions |
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5 days with a qualified UIAGM High mountain guide or Climbing Instructor |
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Wood Fired Hot Tub |
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All climbing gear except shoes |
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Price Excludes |
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*Travel to Geneva
*Insurance
*If you want a single room we will only charge a supplement €150. |
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Suitability / Level |
Novice Climbers |
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Activity Weeks
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Max Group Size |
8 |
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Itinerary
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There is a minimum of 4 per group and max of 6 (we can accommodate 2 groups). Each course is carefully tailored to its participants.
Generally we start the day with yoga class and wholesome organic breakfast.
10am - 5pm Rock Climbing
5pm-7pm Swimming in the Lake/ Hiking/ Mountain Biking/ Via Ferratta/ Rafting or hanging out at La Source - Hot Tub, walking Java the dog, yoga, exploring eclectic DVD and music collection, reading...
8pm Communal Dinner
What previous clients have said:
'The week at La Source was certainly one of the best experiences of my life!' M, Finland
'You are all such lovely, patient and kind people and such fun too. It's been an amazing week and what you guys are doing here is wonderful!' C, Ireland
'I am feeling great after a week of climbing and yoga and generally relaxing in a warm and wonderful place', S, Italy
'During this week you guys gave me so much.. thank you so much for this experience, KGB, Russia |
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Accommodation
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La Source is a very hip family run eco lodge.
'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 7 bedrooms, a wood fired hot tub and massive communal living area, library, TV/music den, sports room, bike washing facility, etc.
There is a big garden with a chill out BBQ deck and wood fired hot tub. The neighbours cows come through the garden!
Food is sourced from local organic farms. |
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