JANUARY 17-24, 2026 | PONTRESINA, SWITZERLAND
Elevating the Spirit
Ski & Yoga in the Swiss Alps
Let’s get away for a week to Pontresina, Switzerland — a sunny village at the foot of the Alps’ highest ranges.
Together, you and your fellow explorers will spend your days on alpine or cross-country skiing adventures with local guides at some of the world’s most stunning mountains – Diavolezza/Lagalb, St. Moritz - Corvigia, and Corvatsch/Furtschellas.
In the afternoons, we will meet for a gentle yoga practice with your trip leaders, Ali Nettles (RYT-200) and Meredith Brotherton (E-RYT-500), focused on restoring the body and elevating the spirit.
All guests will stay at the lovely Hotel Allegra, which includes daily access to the area’s finest Bellavita Spa, featuring a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and numerous pools and pristine facilities.
Each day will be a chance to embody what the locals call “bella vita”—beautiful life.
Trip Details & FAQs
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7 nights accommodations at the most centrally located Hotel Allegra in Pontresina.
Ski adventures — your passes are included! Take your pick between:
6 days of downhill (slalom/alpine) skiing at multiple ski resorts in the area. The first day will be guided so you can feel acquainted with the area!
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5 days of guided cross-country skiing. Pontresina offers the largest network of cross-country trails in Switzerland!
Daily access to the Bellavita Spa’s pools, sauna, steam room and more (Hotel Allegra is the only hotel with direct and included access to the spa!)
Daily afternoon yoga session with Ali & Meredith
1 group excursion on a UNESCO World Heritage Railway to the highest Alps traversing railway station.
1 group excursion to Muottas Muragl, the most scenic view point overlooking the Engadin region — where we will walk on the Philosopher Trail and enjoy a drink on a panoramic terrace.
All breakfasts, plus arrival and departure group dinners!
Hotel transfer to / from Pontresina train station.
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Not much! Here’s what you will cover:
Travel to Switzerland and your train to Pontresina (you will receive instructions via email after signing up!)
Ski equipment rentals (approximately $400 for the entire week)
Lunches and dinners on Sunday-Thursday — explore and enjoy the local cuisines that suite your palate!
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SUMMER SALE: Book now to lock in these rates! Prices increase $500 after September 22, 2025.
2-Person Room $3,800/person: Book with a friend, partner, or sign up solo to be assigned a same gender roommate.
For guests booking together, you will have the option for a King bed or two twin beds.
Single Room $4,700/person: Enjoy the luxury of your own hotel room!
PAYMENT OPTIONS: A non-refundable $600 deposit is required for all guests to reserve a spot on this retreat. To pay your remaining balance, you will have two options:
Pay your remaining balance in full by October 1 or
Break your balance into a three-month payment plan.
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7:00-9:00AM: Breakfast at Hotel Allegra
9:00AM: Group departs for skiing
Afternoon: Lunch of your choice at the ski resorts
2:00PM: Group returns to Pontresina via bus
4:00-5:30PM: Gentle/restorative yoga with Ali and Meredith
All evenings are open for guests to explore. See Pontresina, visit the spa, and enjoy the local food!
Note: On Days 4 & 6, we will depart from skiing early for local excursions mentioned above!
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ARRIVAL — Saturday, January 17:
Most travelers will arrive via Zurich and take the Bernina Express to Pontresina.
Based on flight and train timing, it may be necessary to add a night in Zurich so you can arrive in Pontresina around 5:00PM on Saturday, January 17!
Once you have reserved your spot on the retreat, you will receive guidance on booking the correct train route that includes the picturesque Bernina Express on the last leg of that journey to Pontresina!
DEPARTURE — Sunday, January 24:
We will depart on Saturday, January 24 from Pontresina on the morning train to Zurich and arrive around 2:30PM. Please give yourself enough time to travel to the airport in Zurich.
Meet your guides
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Born and raised in Selma, Alabama, Ali Nettles is a Washington, DC-based yoga instructor with a passion for movement, mindfulness, and the great outdoors.
Ali discovered yoga in 2021 as a way to stay grounded in the work-hard, play-hard culture of DC. What began as a personal wellness practice quickly grew into a deeper journey, leading her to yoga teacher training and diving headfirst into sharing the benefits of yoga with others.
Although a southern girl at heart, Ali feels most at home in the mountains. She picked up skiing alongside a group of college friends and embraced the humbling joy of learning a new sport as a young adult.
Ali is beyond excited to co-lead this unforgettable retreat to the Swiss Alps with Meredith. She hopes participants leave feeling inspired and more connected to themselves, nature, and the rich culture of this stunning mountain region.
Connect with Ali: @ahnettles
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Meredith Brotherton is a yoga instructor based in Washington, DC, but you can find her practicing, teaching, and learning all over the globe!
As a former recreational gymnast and pre-teen gymnastics coach, Meredith found a beautiful transition from the dynamic sport of gymnastics to the mindful practice of yoga. She remembers fondly the class that ignited the passion in her soul for the practice. She strives to recreate that feeling in every class setting, as a practitioner and especially as a guide.
Right around the time that she began her gymnastics career, her military family was given an assignment to move to Utah for 4 years. She learned how to ski at Powder Mountain as a young child before moving back to the East Coast, and has continued to enjoy over 2 decades of the "Greatest Snow on Earth" after her parents permanently relocated to Park City, Utah in 2000.
To say that she is excited to co-lead a retreat in the Swiss Alps combining skiing and yoga in an understatement!
Connect with Meredith: @donurasana