Pilates & Poles! in Chalet St Piran

  • 4 nights in the lovely Chalet St Piran

    Private catering:
    Our internationally renown 'chef Pascale' serves exquisite dishes made with locally sourced, fresh ingredients and delights us with her ‘secret specialities’.
    Breakfast continental/ cooked
    Afternoon tea, homemade cake, hot drinks
    Dinner two/ three course dinner served with wine.

    Return transfers: Private hire taxi- from/ to Geneva Airport

    Morning Pilates taught by Zoe

    Tea-time Stretch led by Zoe

    The retreat price is dependent on bedroom choice which is based on two people sharing. Single occupant pays 70% of the full room price.

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    NOT included in the price, for example, not limited to:
    Flights
    Equipment Hire
    Lift Passes
    Lunch
    Lessons
    Pilates mat/ small equipment
    Equipment locker at lift station

    Click here for bedroom prices + current availability.

  • There are 5 bedrooms over the 3 floors, all beautiful, comfortable and unique.

    Cosy duvets, chunky knits and ‘lie on me’ mattresses.

    Ample storage in every room- un-pack, fold away and hang up!

    TV and wifi in every room although I don’t want to make a song and dance about this because you’re here to 'retreat', right?!

    Click for photos of the bedrooms, current availability and prices.

    Contact me to book your place!

  • Nestled into the mountainside just above the town centre, south facing and sun drenched all day long, St Piran boasts stunning panoramic views.

    Walk through the door, smile and sigh with relief- ‘ah, now we can relax!’

    An eclectic mix of old and new create a fashionably ‘shabby chic’ style. With casually placed items such as hand crafts, traditional skis and other memorabilia, to quirky cushions and sheepskin rugs, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a stylish ‘Country Living’ photo shoot! The owners truly have thought of everything and simply wish for you to have a lovely holiday.
    
The rustic exterior enhances the general feel of peace and tranquility. A vast, south facing deck presents stunning views over the resort and mountains.
    Relax on the balcony with your morning coffee. Enjoy a well earned mulled wine or chilled beer in the evening.

    Feel blissful, relaxed yet exhilarated, cleansed, re-energised, and by the end of our retreat, prepared for your return home, refreshed, feeling better, and ready to re-book for next year!

    You will truly love your time at St Piran.

    Ground Floor
    This floor welcomes you to Saint Piran and offers civilised, comfortable and slightly secluded living alongside functionality.
    Bedroom 1 + bathroom
    Store for luggage & equipment

    First Floor
    Open plan kitchen, dining and living area middle floor. This is where we practise Pilates, clearing the area for our mats.
    Bedrooms 2 & 3 + shared bathroom

    Second Floor
    Bedrooms 4 & 5 + ensuite bathrooms

  • Lift passes give access to three, well linked areas: Villars-Gryon-Diablerets
    72 runs, total length 225 km
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    The area is comparatively less busy (than better known resorts). It seems to attract 'considerate' visitors, + the wide, open, sweeping pistes = thoroughly enjoyable snow time. Take your time, drink in the spectacular scenery. You’ll wonder why you’ve never been here before- Villars is a well kept secret, gem of a resort.

    Ideal for mixed abilities- from learners on the nursery slopes to intermediates- spolied for choice with plentiful, interesting reds. Advanced skiers and boarders are very well catered for with bountiful off piste options to discover, explore and enjoy!

    3 Snow parks,
    
44 km cross country ski tracks

    Winter walking paths

  • 1 gondola- from Villars to Roc d’Orsay
3 cable cars

    8 chair lifts

    21 drag lifts
    
2 travelators

    Ski train and bus (free of charge with lift pass) linking Villars to the other nearby areas.

  • Out:
    With sufficient snow you can ski directly from the chalet down the road, then pick up the final bit of piste which takes you to the Roc d'Orsay tele-cabin, <400m total.

    With less snow: walk 200m to where the road crosses the piste then ski 200m to the lift.

    In:
    Ride the piste to where it crosses the road then walk 200m over to the chalet. 
Or complete the run, exit through the tele-cabin: Leave your kit in your heated locker (hang out in the bar!) then walk <1km back up to the chalet via the road.

  • Deposit: 15% of the room price is required within 3 days of confirming your attendance to secure the rate and your choice of bedroom. Payment via BACS.

    Deposits are non-refundable.

    Balance: The remaining balance is due at least 12 weeks prior to arrival date. Payment via BACS.

    If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you must inform me in writing. If you cancel the booking, I will calculate any refund due to you as follows:

    If you cancel at least 8 weeks (8 weeks or more) before the first date of the retreat, I will refund any amount you have paid in excess of the deposit;

    If you cancel within 8 weeks (less than 8 weeks) before the first date of the retreat, I will not refund any payment you have made, including the deposit and any amount you have paid in excess of the deposit.

    Terms and Conditions

    Full terms and conditions are available upon request/ will be issued upon booking.

    Please ensure you have sufficient insurance and health care.

  • "Zoe, your enthusiasm and joie de vivre was infectious so you made the whole trip a delight from beginning to end with a perfect mix of work and play."

    GROUP DISCOUNTS!
    Book 2 rooms save 15%
    Book 3+ rooms save 20%

    Prices & current availability

    Contact me to book!

  • Saturday January 18th 2025

    Geneva airport: Pick up by private hire taxi with myself and the other guests. Taxi is booked for 14:45 hours, so arrive in time to get this transfer.

    Drive to resort

    Collect hire equipment if time allows

    Settle in at the chalet

    Evening routine- drink, eat and make merry!

    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

    A Pilates session will start the day followed by a delicious breakfast to set us up for our exertions! NB this is your holiday so if you'd prefer to have a lie in I won't drag you out of bed for Pilates, I pinky-promise!

    Hit the slopes!

    Group lunch rendevouz in mountain restaurant (optional).

    In the afternoon or full day if you’re not having lessons you are free to explore this beautiful Alpine resort, hit the slopes, or the shops! Relax in the resort spa or chill out back at the chalet, have a guilt free nap or even read a book in peace!

    A guided stretch session and afternoon tea will be available for those wishing to gather back at the chalet late afternoon/ after a little apres-ski fun!

    Of an evening, Chef Pascale will delight us with a delicious dinner, featuring many of her specialities prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
    Enjoy a well deserved glass (or two!) of wine while sharing epic stories from your day!

    Wednesday January 22nd

    Breakfast

    Transfer to Geneva airport departing chalet at 10:00am. Book flights accordingly. Journey time is approximately 90 minutes.