Treat yourself at the award winning 'eco-friendly' in the French Alps

Take some time out for you with a specialised trip tailored to your needs hosted at Chalet Pelerins, the award winning eco-friendly chalet in Chamonix. Chalet Pelerins was recently awarded the official "eco-friendly" title by the Chamonix Tourist Office as part of their “Chamonix Goes Green” campaign.

Wellbeing Weekend at Chalet Pelerins, 18-21 September 2008

Action Outdoors are offering an all-inclusive Wellbeing Weekend, 18-21 September, combining Nordic Walking with some TLC in the form of a massage, a private Pilates class, a visit to a thermal baths, good food, stunning scenery and clear mountain air.

If you want to burn some serious calories but don’t want to burn yourself out in the process then Nordic Walking is the answer, it is Europe’s fastest growing health activity! But why is it so popular?

Explains International Mountain Leader, Julia Tregaskis-Allen of Tracks and Trails: “To put it simply, Nordic Walking is walking with poles using long strides and swinging arms. It might sound like the Ministry of Funny Walks but if it’s good enough for Olympic athletes and other fitness fanatics then it’s good enough for us.”

The ‘Nordic’ comes from its Scandinavian roots, developed as summer training for cross-country skiers. Today the sport is enjoyed by people of all fitness levels. Studies show that Nordic Walking can burn up to 46 per cent more calories than normal walking while using 90 per cent of the body’s muscles.

The all-inclusive weekend costs £555 and also includes transfers from and to Geneva Airport or Train Station plus full-board accommodation in Chalet Pelerins. Travel from UK and personal insurance are not included.

New off piste combination ski course at Chalet Pelerins, 12-20 Jan, 8-15 Mar, 21-28 Mar 09

By popular demand, this course has been designed by ski partners - Inspired to Ski. The idea behind this course is to work on both off piste performance with top level BASI qualified, British Instructors as well as seeking out some great routes and off piste ventures with a High Level Mountain Guide.

This course is based on 5 full days instruction and guiding, offering a combination of Instruction and Mountain Guiding depending on your own level and expertise.

Teaching is clear, simple, inspiring and works.

The week costs £800 and also includes transfers from and to Geneva Airport or Train Station, the Off Piste Combination course and chalet-board accommodation in an eco-friendly chalet in the heart of Chamonix. Travel from UK and personal insurance are not included.

For more information and bookings, visit Chalet-in-chamonix.co.uk/courses.aspx.