Outdoor Activities in Montreux

About Montreux Riviera- retreat place

Welcome to the Swiss postcard in style! From the lake & flower promenade to the mountains and vineyards, Montreux Riviera offers a breath-taking landscape that is worth a postcard.
It’s an authentic little piece of paradise that has attracted many artists, writers and travellers in search of beauty, tranquillity and… inspiration.
A unique region, attached to its roots but open to the world, Montreux Riviera, home of the world famous Montreux Jazz Festival & Christmas market.
May is the month of bloom in the Alpine Meadows above Montreux.
Not many now that the biggest treasure is found above the town- in the forest, waterfalls, tropical – like plants and alpine meadows.
Wild narcissus bloom in May and transform the meadows above Montreux into immaculately white, perfumed landscapes. As soon as the snow melts, the leaves of the narcissi (narcissus radiiflorus) shoot out of the earth and unfold the energy stored in their bulbs to burst into bloom precociously.
This narcissi bloom is known since Belle Epoque as ‘May Snow’. At the end of Nature Connection practices, we will also witness the beauty of those flowers.
#### Intentions of 1 day retreat
The diversity of the landscape, the natural biodiversity, breath-taking views make this place a unique setting for nature retreat- allowing to experience nature from different points of connection, experiencing the elements, ancient trees, blooming flowers. A delight for the mind, body and soul!
During this one day you will have a chance to experience nature differently vs what you are used to, you will learn about research based benefits of walking and being in a natural setting. As you connect with nature differently, you might notice also that your connection with yourself also shifts.
Time in nature is restoring, relaxing, rejuvenating.
You will learn about holistic wellbeing through nature- physical, emotional and spiritual.

Activities of 1 day retreat

• ​Nature connection practices: Forest/nature Therapy, connect with 5 senses, explore the 5 elements (Japanese Shinrin Yoku).
• Mindfull walking
• Plant foraging
• Learning about holistic wellbeing through nature
• Walking: 6km, 500m up

The importance of connection to nature
While simply being in a natural environment is beneficial to human health, it is a deeper contact and engagement-connection- with nature that has been shown to promote long-term improvements in mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Latest research shows that simply going outside is not enough to improve health on its own. Its what you do with time outdoors that matters.
Nature engagement is how we access the goodness of nature for mental wellbeing- we need to develop a meaningful, more emotional relationship. Time and true moments of connection matter.

This retreat is for you if:

• ​Nature connection practices: Forest/nature Therapy, connect with 5 senses, explore the 5 elements (Japanese Shinrin Yoku).
• Mindful walking
• Plant foraging
• Learning about holistic wellbeing through nature
• Walking: 6km, 500m up

Submerge into the Swiss back country life, wilderness, allow yourself to get away from the hustle & bustle – join me to experience awe and adventure during this weekend in the Valais region.

A hike around the impressive mountain lake full of local flora and fauna as well as witnessing the beauty of Edelweiss- the iconic and very rare flower of the Alps.
The Val de Bagnes in Valais, Switzerland, is special for its unique and preserved nature. Its unspoiled alpine nature, offers a “microcosm of Switzerland”.
This experience is suitable for beginners or medium level hikers or beginners with good fitness condition. But as always in those trips- mindset and motivation are the most important elements.

### Activities during the weekend

• Hiking
• Getting to know local life & nature
• Stay in a very local & authentic mountain hut
• Witnessing the beauty of Edelweiss flowers (guaranteed in multiple locations)

And most importantly- sharing the same experience with other humans, creating memories and having fun!
A perfect wellness & community gate-away in the mountains!