Isola Wellness Festival – Summer Edition
21–23 August 2026: three days to recharge at altitude
Following the success of the winter edition, the Wellness Festival returns for a brand-new summer edition. From 21 to 23 August 2026, Isola Village and then Isola 2000 will host three days entirely devoted to wellness, nature and reconnecting with yourself.
The mountains as a playground for wellness
At almost 2,000 metres of altitude, far from the bustle of the coast, Isola offers an exceptional natural setting to slow down, breathe and rediscover what matters most. Amid forests, peaks, rivers and wide open spaces, the mountain becomes a true place to recharge.
Designed for all audiences, the festival brings together passionate instructors for accessible workshops, sensory experiences and moments of relaxation in nature.
A rich and varied programme
Move and rebalance
- Halta Yoga: a dynamic practice that promotes energy flow and the connection between body and mind.
- Hypopressive gym: postural and breathing exercises to tone the abdominal wall and pelvic floor.
- Strength training: improve your fitness, endurance and mobility.
- Aquapalmes: an activity similar to aquagym, practised with fins patented by the instructor.
- Wim Hof Method: controlled breathing, meditation and cold exposure to build mental and physical resilience.
- The art of breathing: discover the different stages of breathing and learn to breathe mindfully.
Natural self-care
- Detox self-massage: simple gestures to gently work specific areas of the body and support the elimination of accumulated toxins.
- Palm self-reflexology: an introduction to a manual technique using pressure on precise points to promote balance in the body.
- Kobido: a traditional Japanese manual art dedicated to facial radiance and firmness.
- Anti-wrinkle balm making: creating your own skincare product, with natural beauty tips.
- Syrup and herbal tea making: learn to recognise plants, discover their properties and how to use them.
- Healthy cooking: build simple, essential skills through hands-on recipe-making.
Nature, breathing and reconnection
- Zen Hike: a mindful walk blending yoga, forest therapy and sensory awakening.
- Meditation: find inner calm and full awareness of the present moment.
- Qi Gong and Tai Chi: harmonise breath, energy and movement through a forest practice.
- Storytelling evening and stargazing at Col de la Lombarde.
Workshops for children
- The Colour of Emotions: a bibliotherapy workshop to help children better understand and express their emotions through stories and characters.
- Nutrition for children: a playful way to discover foods that support growth and put together a balanced meal.
- Feel-good syrups: a parent-child workshop to make simple, natural plant-based syrups.
Day-by-day programme
Friday 21 August – Isola Village
- 9:30 am – Detox self-massage
Tourist office or outdoors
With Déborah Sanchez and Marina Decomble.
Learn to gently work specific areas of the body to support the elimination of accumulated toxins.
Ages 14+ – Maximum 20 participants. - 10:30 am – Children’s workshop: The Colour of Emotions
Outdoors or at the media library
With Carole.
A bibliotherapy workshop using stories and characters to help children make sense of what they’re going through and give shape to their emotions.
Ages 4 to 8 – Maximum 10 participants. - 11:30 am – Healthy cooking
AFA laboratory, village school building
With Déborah Sanchez.
A hands-on session to learn simple, essential nutrition basics through recipe-making.
Ages 15+ – Maximum 10 participants. - 2:00 pm – Kobido, the way of beauty
Tourist office
With Arlette Dufossy.
Discover a traditional Japanese technique working the muscles of the face, neck and décolleté to promote radiance and skin firmness.
Ages 15+ – Maximum 10 participants. - 3:30 pm – Anti-wrinkle balm making
With Carole.
Making your own balm, with natural beauty tips.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 12 participants. - 5:00 pm – Meditation
With Carole.
An introduction to meditation and thought-free awareness, to take a moment for yourself and find inner calm.
Ages 10+ – No participant limit announced. - 5:00 pm – Herbal tea workshop
Tourist office
With Cassandra, herbalist farmer.
An introduction to feel-good plants, with herbal tea tasting.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 12 participants. - 6:00 pm – The art of breathing
Lac des Neiges
With Cédric.
Stop, take your time, and discover the different stages of breathing to breathe mindfully and enjoy it every day.
Ages 16+ – No participant limit announced.
Saturday 22 August – Isola 2000
- 9:00 am – Halta Yoga
Meeting point at the chapel
With Louana Larousseau.
A dynamic yoga centred on energy and the fusion of body and mind. Postures are engaging, movements flowing and sequences varied.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 9:30 am – Hypopressive gym
Salle Mercière or outdoors
With Déborah Sanchez.
Postural and breathing exercises to reduce intra-abdominal pressure, tone the abdominal wall and pelvic floor, and relieve the pelvic organs.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 10:30 am to 1:00 pm – Zen Hike
Meeting point at the tourist office
With Onil.
A gentle walk to reconnect with yourself and nature, awaken the senses and discover a toolkit inspired by yoga, mindful walking and forest therapy.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 10:30 am – Palm self-reflexology
Yurt
With Isabelle Ambrozo.
An introduction to a manual technique using pressure on precise points to boost circulation, release tension and help balance the body.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 12 participants. - 11:00 am – Strength training
With Clémence.
A physical activity designed to work the muscles, making the body stronger and more mobile.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 11:30 am – Detox self-massage
Salle Mercière or outdoors
With Déborah Sanchez and Marina Decomble.
A method combining postural exercises and specific, rhythmic, sequential movements that are good for your health.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 1:30 pm – Wim Hof Method
Meeting point at the chapel – River swim
With Laurent.
A holistic approach combining controlled breathing, cold exposure and simple meditation to build mental and physical resilience.
Ages 18+. - 2:00 pm – Parent-child workshop: feel-good syrups
Yurt
With Cassandra.
Making simple, natural plant-based syrups designed to support good health. - 4:00 pm – Aquapalmes
With Cédric Genin.
An activity similar to aquagym, practised with fins patented by the instructor for extra efficiency.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 10 participants. - 4:00 pm – Kobido, the way of beauty
Yurt
With Arlette Dufossy.
An introduction to the traditional Japanese technique working the muscles of the face, neck and décolleté to promote radiance and skin firmness.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 12 participants. - 5:30 pm – Children’s workshop: The Colour of Emotions
With Carole.
A playful bibliotherapy workshop using texts, stories and characters to help children better understand and express their emotions.
Ages 4 to 8 – Maximum 10 participants. - 5:30 pm – Herbal tea workshop
Yurt
With Cassandra, herbalist farmer.
Learn to recognise dried plants, discover their properties and blend your own herbal tea from plants prepared by the instructor.
Ages 10+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 6:00 pm – Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Meeting point at the chapel, practice in the forest
With Arlette Dufossy.
A traditional Chinese exercise system combining slow movements, breathing exercises and concentration to loosen the joints and build vital energy.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 7:15 pm – Meditation
Col de la Lombarde
With Carole.
An introduction to meditation and thought-free awareness, to find inner calm and be fully present in the moment.
Ages 10+ – No participant limit announced. - 8:00 pm – Storytelling evening and stargazing
Col de la Lombarde
Individual chair massage slots will be available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, by appointment directly with Déborah. Individual, paid reflexology sessions can also be booked directly with the instructor.
Sunday 23 August – Isola 2000
- 9:30 am – Halta Yoga
Meeting point at the chapel
With Louana Larousseau.
A dynamic yoga centred on energy, flowing movement and the connection between body and mind.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 9:30 am – Detox self-massage
Tourist office or outdoors
With Déborah Sanchez.
A method combining postural exercises and specific, rhythmic, sequential movements that are good for your health.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 11:00 am – Nutrition workshop for children
Yurt
With Déborah Sanchez.
Through the tale of Brigitte and Luca, the Three Little Pigs game and drawing activities, children discover which foods help them grow. They then design a balanced meal based on their tastes and the different food groups.
Ages 8 to 12 – With or under the responsibility of parents. - 11:00 am – Strength training
With Clémence.
A physical activity designed to work the muscles, strengthening the body and improving endurance and mobility.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 12:00 pm – Aquapalmes
With Cédric Genin.
A water-based activity similar to aquagym, practised with fins patented by the instructor for extra efficiency.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 1:30 pm – Wim Hof Method
Meeting point at the chapel – River swim
With Laurent.
An experience combining controlled breathing, cold exposure and simple meditation to support overall balance and build mental and physical resilience.
Ages 18+. - 2:00 pm – Anti-wrinkle balm making
With Carole.
Making your own balm, with natural beauty tips.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 3:00 pm – Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Meeting point at the chapel, practice in the forest
Slow movements, breathing exercises and concentration work to loosen the joints and build vital energy.
Ages 16+ – Maximum 15 participants. - 4:00 pm – Meditation
With Carole.
An introduction to meditation and thought-free awareness, to take a moment for yourself and find inner calm.
Ages 10+ – No participant limit announced.
Three days to slow down
For three days, let the rhythm of the mountains replace that of everyday life. Take the time to breathe, to learn, to connect with passionate professionals, and to discover simple practices to bring into your daily life.
Isola 2000: the mountains that do you good.