Special Women’s Retreat – Create the Life You Want

You’ll arrive in Geneva, and transfer to Chamonix, the world-famous resort and mountaineering center in France. An airport pickup is included, making this an easy and relaxing hour and a half journey. Enjoy your first impressive views of Mont Blanc, then time to settle into the deluxe chalet, which features a hot tub, sauna, cinema room, terrace, and garden. We think it will be an excellent space to unwind, relax, and recover from our outings.

Later in the afternoon, our group will have its first gathering, followed by a catered dinner.

Our first morning starts with a delicious breakfast at our comfortable chalet. Afterwards, we’ll take the train up the Chamonix valley to the village of Montroc, and run a beautiful loop at the head of the valley with a stunning panoramic summit! We’ll hike up through trees to the top of the Aiguillette des Posettes mountain, with incredible views of the Chamonix valley and into nearby Switzerland. Then we’ll head down through meadows to take a break at a mountain café, and continue to the village of Vallorcine – with the option of using the gondola for part of the descent.

We’ll jump on the train back to Chamonix where we’ll take part in our first workshop with Mareli, considering the common challenges of imposter syndrome and developing self love.

Inside our chalet home for the week. (Courtesy photo.)

Chef Jenna will cater dinner for us tonight in the comfort of our cozy Chamonix chalet.

Our chalet home for the week. (Courtesy photo.)

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll head out on a run through the Chamonix valley, passing through a beautiful river-side spot called Paradis des Praz. We’ll climb up through an alps forest to Café Floria, with its colorful flowers and inspiring views of the Mont Blanc range. After a break, it’s downhill back to our chalet basecamp.

We have our second workshop with Mareli this afternoon, one that she calls “Postcards from Nature.” This is an instinctive discovery through natural elements to gain deeper insight into your life journey.

In the evening our group will head into Chamonix to enjoy dinner in one of our favorite restaurants in town.

Today starts with a cog-railway ride up through beautiful alp forests with ever-expanding views of the valley, ending at Montenvers. This historic destination sits above the Mer de Glace glacier and opposite the commanding spires of the Drus mountains, some of the most famous peaks in the world.

Next, we’ll run along the North balcony, high above the Chamonix valley. From here, our route climbs to Signal Forbes, a dramatic 360-degree alpine viewpoint, then traverses above treeline to reach Refuge Plan de L’Aiguille. This rustic mountain cabin is perched high above Chamonix and is famous for their fresh tarts! The descent to Chamonix winds down through forest, or you can ride the legendary Aiguille du Midi cable car down into town.

In the afternoon, we’ll relax at Chamonix’s deluxe new spa, QC Terme, exploring wonderful baths and pools, or heading to the outside jacuzzis and admiring Mont Blanc.

This evening we have a screening of Meg’s acclaimed documentary on periods, and the chance for some discussion on issues and challenges women need to consider when trail running.

Meg racing the Gran Trail Courmayeur in Italy last year (Courtesy race photo.)

Today we’re going up high, to La Jonction, a unique high-elevation destination where two of the valley’s largest glaciers converge.

We’ll set off early for a picnic brunch at Chalet des Pyramids, a tiny mountain hut perched high on a dramatic ridge. From here, we continue in the footsteps of the first climbers to summit Mont Blanc, passing their bivouac site en route. When we reach La Jonction, we’ll literally be able to touch the ice of the glaciers and feel the cold breeze blowing off the jagged landscape of ice at our feet.

We’ll descend the way we came. Back at the chalet later that afternoon, we’ll relax with an informal wine tasting, followed by another delicious, catered dinner.

After breakfast we’ll say goodbye to our new friends, and head off with memories of our special week in the Alps. We expect that every participant will take with them a better understanding of themselves, with tools to move forward and create the life we each seek for ourselves.