Spirituality and hiking in Vercors - 3-day retreat

Each day will be organized, after the Lauds office and depending on the weather, around times of discovery of Ignatian prayer, experienced through Gospel texts, and times of walking in the surroundings of Léoncel.

The spiritual times are organized alternately with the walks. Walking takes place over a half-day, morning or afternoon depending on the weather.

The session is not held in silence; however, moments of silence will be requested during the walks, to encourage meditation or contemplation.

The day ends with a time of prayer.

Session led by Henri NAVE, a guide at the Jesuit spiritual eco-center of Châtelard (Francheville 69); he will be assisted by Agnès Igier, a volunteer from the Léoncel Animation Council for the walks.

• The day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Spirituality: times of teaching, prayer based on the Gospel, and sharing. Over a half-day and in the evening.
• Walking: on paths and trails. Half-day.

• Please bring a Bible, a notebook for note-taking and something to write with, a small backpack, walking shoes you are used to wearing, walking poles (if you normally use them), warm clothing (in Léoncel, temperatures can drop to 8°C in summer), rain gear (it can also be sunny and 30°C, which we hope for), a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, and picnic supplies (cup, airtight container, cutlery).
• Note: shops, pharmacy, etc. are 25 km from Léoncel.
• Bring comfortable clothing and indoor shoes for moving around inside Maison St Hugues.
• Accommodation is provided by the Maison Diocésaine St Hugues; it can host 12 people, in double rooms.
• Meals are taken on site, prepared by the managers of Maison St Hugues, made from local, fresh, and unprocessed products from organic farming by Robert, a certified ETP cook and facilitator.

Financial contribution:

€280 including accommodation and meals. A solidarity rate is available.