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At the source of wonder

Formation on the foundations of faith – Adults & Young People (18–35 years old)

Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Foyer de Charité de la Flatière Haute-Savoie 50 places
At the source of wonder

A 6-day retreat for young adults, lived in the light of Christmas, in silence

  • In the light of Christmas, a summit retreat not to be missed to end the year beautifully.
  • Each participant commits to taking part fully in all 6 days of the retreat and to living it in silence, in order to advance along a marked path of faith, leaving space and time to welcome the unexpected gift of God.

Preacher: Father Jean-Sébastien Tuloup.

Retreat reserved for those aged 18–35.

Programme

  • Retreatants are expected from the early afternoon of December 26.
  • The retreat begins with Mass at 6:30 p.m. and ends on Friday, January 1, 2027, around 9:00 a.m., after Mass and breakfast.

Getting there

Train

The Les Houches train station is the closest. By bus: from several cities in France, Blablabus and Flixbus serve the Chamonix bus station, where you can take bus line 1 (direction Les Houches) to the Le Tourchet stop. From Geneva Airport: Alpybus takes you to Les Houches, Mountain Drop-Offs to La Flatière, and Easybus, Blablabus, and Swisstour to Chamonix. Let the community know your arrival time so they can arrange a taxi to meet you.

Car

Follow the signs toward La Flatière from the Les Houches train station

Bike

Be prepared for some steep climbs on the way to the retreat center