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Immersive mountain retreats in the heart of the Alps
12 years of experience. Hundreds of retreats. One shared intention:
to give you the time and space to reconnect with yourself.
What if your next break changed the way you see life?
Hakena is a place to reconnect with nature, nestled in the heart of the mountains of Aussois, at the gateway to Vanoise National Park.
Our retrea
ts combine immersion in nature, exploration of the elements — fire, earth, air and water — moments of silence, space to let your own answers emerge, sound baths, singing, drumming and shared moments.
Whether you are looking to recharge, reconnect with yourself or simply experience something different, Hakena welcomes you with simplicity, authenticity and warmth.
Do you see yourself in these words?
Maybe now is the right time to take a break.
I spend my time thinking about everyone else, except myself.
I need a few days to breathe, step back, clear my mind and regain some clarity.
Call us to talk
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An immersive retreat in an exceptional mountain chalet, surrounded by nature.
A guided pause in a small group, in a natural setting, to reconnect with yourself and gain a fresh perspective.
From 4 days to 1 month of immersion
Choose the length of your stay.
Small groups of 4 to 8 people
Meals, accommodation and activities included
Leave the noise behind. Put your phone away. Take a few days without having to rush anywhere.
Here, no two days are necessarily the same.
A walk in the mountains.
A moment alone with the elements.
A shared meal.
A crackling fire in the evening.
Silence. Time alone in nature. Singing. Drumming.
A sound bath.
And a little unexpectedness, too.
You don’t come to Hakena to follow a programme.
You come to experience something.
Something you can’t always explain beforehand.
And perhaps when you leave,
you’ll see things a little differently.
What our guests say
21 jours et 21 nuits pour faire vivre la flamme ensemble
Pendant 21 jours et 21 nuits, nous allons entretenir un feu au centre Hakena, au cœur des montagnes d’Aussois.
Garder le feu peut devenir une forme de prière et d’offrande.
Sa présence continue invite au partage, à l’écoute et à la discipline dans la durée.
Avec des moments d’enseignement, de partage et de contemplation, chacun pourra prendre part à cette expérience collective, unique et transformatrice.
Tu peux nous rejoindre pour une journée ou plusieurs jours.
Prochaines dates
Venez sur les jours que vous souhaitez et restez en fonction de ce que vous voulez.
Du 20 novembre au 24 décembre 2026
Tarifs
50 €HT la journée
165 €HT par jour avec hébergement et nourriture inclus
Attention ce n'est pas le même système de travail que les diètes - voir ici nos autres retraites.
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Who we are
Hakena was born from the love shared by a couple in the Alps.
Yannick’s journey
For more than 12 years, Yannick has been supporting people in their personal and professional journeys, both individually and in groups.
A former high-level athlete and competitive ski coach, he first became interested in mental preparation, performance and achieving goals.
Over the years, his experiences, travels and encounters have also led him to discover different cultures and traditions. He has been initiated into different shamanic traditions by internationally recognized figures, including within Native American traditions.
The author of three books, he also directed the film Le Bonheur est dans le chemin, which was released in cinemas.
From this journey came a simple conviction: each person has their own answers and their own path.
It is in this spirit that he created Hakena: a place where people can slow down, take a step back, experiment and allow their own answers to emerge.
Gess holds a degree from the Paris Institute of Neuroscience, in partnership with INA. She is also a qualified naturopath and has studied with a maestro specializing in traditional French ancestral healing practices.
Today, she contributes to the management and development of Hakena.
Registrations
A 50% deposit of the total retreat fee, payable by bank transfer, is required to confirm your booking.
In the event of cancellation less than 15 days before the start of the retreat, no refund will be issued.
By booking a retreat with us, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
