French Alps Summer Hiking Retreat 

A Luxury Adventure for Sober and Sober-Curious Women

July 18-24, 2027

INQUIRE MORE

The French Alps

Hiking through the French Alps is a sensory-rich journey through jagged granite peaks, vibrant wildflower meadows, and historic mountain culture. We will stay in a charming chalet and spend days fully immersed in the awe-inspiring beauty of iconic trails.

Every year, we gather a group of like-minded women in a new wilderness setting to share unforgettable outdoor adventures, delicious meals, honest conversations, and lots of giggles. Expect to leave with renewed energy, lasting connections, strengthened sobriety, and a stronger appreciation for the transformative power of the natural world.

Adventure Sobriety Group Coaching

Adventure sobriety group coaching is powerful, as it combines physical and emotional challenges in nature with peer support, accountability, and guidance from professionally trained recovery coaches.

Our approach is organic. We hike, listen, share, and encourage you.

How does Adventure Sobriety Group Coaching Work?

While you hike, group coaching occurs organically using key components:

  • Experiential Learning: Hiking naturally pushes participants out of their comfort zones, forcing them to build self-trust and resilience.

  • Peer Connection: Overcoming mutual physical challenges fosters a strong sense of community, belonging, and shared purpose that replaces the isolation common in early sobriety.

  • Fast-Track Trust: Hiking side-by-side on a trail removes social masks and creates vulnerability and trust much faster than meeting in a group for face-to-face conversation.

  • Skill Transfer: Guided reflections during and after the trails allow participants to draw direct parallels between solving a physical problem outdoors and managing triggers or obstacles in their daily sobriety.

  • Dopamine Reset: Engaging in immersive, fun, and sober physical activities in nature helps retrain the brain to find natural enjoyment and calm rather than alcohol.

Retreat Itinerary Overview

Arrival Day: Check-in to the chalet and enjoy a delicious welcome dinner prepared by our private chef  

Day 2: Morning hike to Seytroux / Col de la Balme

Day 3: Mont Chery Hike with Views of Mont Blanc

Day 4: Hike to Chapelle de Jacquicourt and practice yoga in the wild

Day 5: Morning yoga & art class at the chalet followed by a trip to Chamonix where we’ll have dinner by the river

Day 6: Hike to a French mountain farm and enjoy cheese tasting

Day 7: Breakfast & yoga at the chalet followed by check-out

The Chalet

Our home for the week is a restored 1800s farmhouse that’s been converted into a  charming chalet in the French countryside. With balconies that open straight to the valley, we’ll be completely immersed in the beauty of the Alps from sunrise to sunset. The chalet includes spacious living areas and a sauna & hot tub to relax your muscles after a day full of adventures.

BOOK IT

Meet Your Hosts

  • Carrie May

    BRAVE FOUNDER

    Carrie is a Nurse Practitioner and a certified Addiction Recovery Coach (IAPRC) with a She Recovers designation. She is the Founder of both Brave and Chicago AF, her nonprofit sober community which hosts weekly support meetings and alcohol free social events. Carrie is passionate about normalizing sobriety and curating space for authentic sober connection.

  • Mary Tilson

    SUN AND MOON SOBER LIVING FOUNDER

    Mary is a certified Addiction Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Yoga & Meditation Teacher and International Retreat Leader. She is the founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living. Mary has been sober since April 27, 2013, and is passionate about helping others to find freedom from alcohol and build more fulfilling sober lives.

Guided by Local Experts

Vivien & Jason

All of our hikes will be guided by a team of local experts who both hold International Mountain Leader qualification. Vivien & Jason currently live in St. Jean d’Aulps with their rescue border collie, Gaia.

The couple met in 2007 over a shared love of the outdoors, and have since guided groups through Nepal, India, Iceland, Morocco, Tanzania, Eswatini, Peru, and Ecuador, as well as countless hikes across the Alps. 

We are thrilled to incorporate their in-depth knowledge of the region and expert guiding to ensure you are in the best possible hands as we explore wild mountainous landscapes and open ourselves to awe. 

Prior Retreat Testimonial

My time was nothing short of life-changing. Surrounded by brave, strong women, I found authentic connection and was reminded that I’m not alone on this journey. Carrie and Mary created a safe, supportive space where I could be still and recharge, while also challenging myself—mentally, emotionally, and physically—on the trails and beyond.

The retreat was so thoughtfully crafted: nourishing food that fueled both body and spirit, alcohol-free drinks that honored our recovery, breathtaking desert hikes, yoga and meditation to ground us, heartfelt circles for sharing and reflection, and evenings around the campfire that deepened our bond. Beautiful accommodations provided comfort and space for renewal, creating the perfect balance of adventure, growth, and peace.

This experience allowed me to evolve, to heal, and to come out even stronger in my recovery. I left feeling invigorated, recentered, and deeply grateful for the bonds formed with such inspiring women. I will absolutely be signing up again!

-Kayli, 2025 & 2026 Retreat Participant

What’s Included?

  • 6-Nights Accommodation

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner prepared by a private chef

  • Guided Hikes with Local Experts

  • Sauna & Hot Tub Sessions

  • Yoga & Mindfulness Classes

  • Group Recovery Coaching & Share Circles

  • Art in Nature

  • Visit to Chamonix

What’s Not Included?

  • Flight Costs

  • Airport Transfers

  • Travel Insurance

  • One Restaurant Dinner in Chamonix (order off menu)

Down to the Details

  • Geneva Airport (GVA) is the closest major airport, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes from the chalet depending on conditions. We will create a private group chat prior to the retreat to help coordinate shared rides with other guests. If you prefer to take the train, Cluses and Thonon stations are both about 30 minutes from the chalet.

  • This retreat is open to sober, sober curious and individuals who choose an alcohol-free lifestyle for any reason.

    Our intention is to bring together a group with a shared interest in living alcohol-free. We also welcome friends, family members and sober allies to join in support. Consumption of alcohol during the retreat is strictly prohibited.

    This retreat is not a replacement to addiction treatment and will not be suitable for individuals in active addiction.

  • We offer private or shared rooms in a luxurious mountain chalet. If you are traveling solo and want to book a shared room, we will pair you with a roommate.

  • You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but a moderate level of fitness is required. You should be comfortable being on your feet for several hours at a stretch with a mix of uphill and flat terrain. Please reach out discuss directly if you have any questions or concern.

  • Absolutely! We’ve created this experience in order to encourage connection and build community. Majority of women have travelled to Brave’s previous retreat destinations solo. Traveling solo is also a great opportunity to met new friends.

  • No. The entire weekend’s agenda is simply an invitation. Every offering is completely up to you. You decide, it’s your retreat!

  • We know everyone arrives feeling a bit apprehensive and have planned ahead accordingly. We have extensive experience facilitating sober retreats for women who arrive as strangers. Connections organically form and we generally hike at a slower pace as a group.

Retreat Pricing

Save $300 if you book before Oct 31

Shared Room

Early-Bird Rate: $4,400 | Full Cost (After Early-Bird): $4,700

Private Room

Early-Bird Rate: $4,900 | Full Cost (After Early-Bird): $5,200

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit

RETREAT RESERVATIONS