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Consecrated laity 6 days

Walking retreat - How does God reveal himself to us?

A retreat for those who love hiking in the mountains!

7 – August 12, 2026 Chalet Notre-Dame des Refuges Savoie 26 places
Walking retreat - How does God reveal himself to us?

"It is the richness of the grace that God has lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding" (Eph 1:7-8)

Daily Mass, eucharistic adoration, teachings, sharing of the Word, evening gatherings, confessions

Father Roch Valentin along with Damien and Nathalie Blaise are at your service to help you experience this retreat time in the heart of the mountains.

With Father Roch Valentin of the Société St Jean-Marie Vianney

Programme

  • Welcome from 5:00 PM on Friday the 7th, Mass at 6:30 PM
  • Retreat ends on August 12 around 3:00 PM
  • A good level of physical fitness is required to hike each day in the mountains (between 600 and 800m of elevation gain), with return to the chalet in the afternoon.

Practical information

Don't forget

  • A Bible.
  • A notebook.
  • Hiking boots.
  • Indoor shoes.
  • Bed linens (fitted sheet, duvet cover, square pillowcase).
  • Towels.

Each room has its own bathroom with toilet (single and double rooms).

Financial contribution

Free-will financial contribution (cost should not be a barrier to attending the retreat).

Each person gives according to their means. For reference, the full board cost is €60/day per person (€90 for a married couple).

A deposit of €60 per person will be required to confirm your registration.

Getting there

Train

Notre-Dame de Briançon train station (20 minutes by car)

Car

Albertville: 30 min; Chambéry: 1 hr; Grenoble and Annecy: 1 hr 30 min; Lyon and Geneva: 2 hrs

Bike

Ride down the Grande Casse, the highest peak in the Vanoise massif!