Yoga Retreats in Italy

YOGA · HIKE · SPA · RESTORE

6 Night, Corvara, Dolomites, Italy
with Jessie Chapman & facilitators
SEPTEMBER 2027: Monday 13 – Sunday 19

Join Jessie Chapman and facilitators for an inspirational yoga and hiking retreat in the Dolomites, based in the mountain village of Corvara in Alta Badia, South Tyrol. Each day begins with a dedicated morning yoga practice before we head out on a guided hike through the surrounding mountains. Afternoons are for deep rest and restorative yoga, and evenings close with a guided relaxation before bed for a good nights sleep.

We stay six nights in a 4 star retreat hotel serving nourishing in-house meals, with a wellness zone where a Finnish sauna, infrared cabin, warm relaxation room, and swimming pool with whirlpool are ready after a day on the trails. The yoga and hiking suit all levels, with personalised guidance and support throughout, and everyone is well looked after.

Corvara village sits in a wide mountain valley in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of limestone peaks and alpine meadows, where the Ladin language and mountain traditions are still part of daily life. With an abundance of experience, dedication, and care, Jessie and the Radiance team love to share the whole retreat journey with you. Days move between yoga, time in the mountains, natural stillness, and the hotel’s spa for deep rest and renewal.

The Daily Retreat Journey

Wake up to mountain views
7:00 am Morning yoga practice
9:00 am Buffet breakfast
10:30 am Depart for our day’s guided hike
12:30 pm Picnic lunch on the trail
4:00 pm Afternoon tea at our hotel
5:00 pm Rest and refresh in the spa facilities
6:00 pm Restorative yoga
7:30 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Yoga nidra or guided relaxation
Deep restorative sleep

You’re welcome to join all the yoga classes and hikes, or simply rest as you feel to, enjoy the hotel facilities, and explore Corvara and its surrounds.

6-Night Dolomites Retreat - Dates & Rates

Monday 13 – Sunday 19 September 2027
Single Deluxe Room, Ensuite – €2,475
Single Comfort Room, Ensuite – €2,430
Twin or Couple’s Deluxe Room, Ensuite – €2,375 per person

To book
Complete the registration form to receive the retreat information letter, including how to get here, what to bring, and payment details.
A €300 deposit confirms your place, paid in euros into our euro currency account (details in the information letter).

What’s Included - Dolomites Yoga & Hiking Retreat

6 nights 4-star retreat hotel accommodation
Buffet breakfasts each morning
Five-course à la carte dinners each evening
Morning and afternoon yoga classes
Daily guided hikes, with rucksacks and walking poles provided
Evening yoga nidra, guided relaxation or pranayama
Full use of the hotel’s spa facilities, including a Finnish sauna, infrared cabin, warm relaxation room, and swimming pool with whirlpool
Afternoon tea each day from 4 to 5 pm

Not included: airfares, travel insurance, and lunches, which we pick up at the village store to carry as a trail picnic or enjoy at a local Corvara taverna or café. Massages and spa treatments can be booked at the hotel at an additional cost.

Our Hiking Days

Our guided hiking routes follow well-marked paths with a mix of lower walks and higher mountain days. Corvara sits at around 1,500 metres in the Dolomites, so the trails start high and open quickly onto wide alpine meadows, pale limestone walls, and long views across the surrounding peaks, including the Sella massif. Our guided walking days typically cover 7 to 15 kilometres at a steady pace, with plenty of stops for the views, a picnic lunch on the trail, and time for photos. On many days we take the nearby cable car or lift from Corvara to start higher in the alpine region, so we spend more of the day on the high ground and less climbing, and some days we begin on foot straight from the hotel and wander through meadows and forest. Part of each hike is walked in silence, to take in the sights and sounds of the mountains.

For a lighter day there’s always the option of a shorter trail starting right outside the hotel, on one of the many marked routes, or a free day to rest, soak in the spa, and explore Corvara village. Everyone is welcome to join as much or as little as suits them.

Yoga, Restoration & Stillness

Each day on our yoga retreats Italy is centred around morning and afternoon yoga. Classes are suitable for yoga beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, with an abundance of guidance and adjustments. Jessie and facilitators bring a deep love of yoga and care for each guest’s practice ensuring everyone feels supported and well looked after throughout the retreat.

Jessie’s morning yoga classes combine gentle flowing sequences with breath awareness, along with holding postures longer to cultivate alignment, flexibility, and strength. Each morning class meets you where you are, with variations and modifications for different energy levels and needs.

Afternoon classes are deeply restorative to gently stretch and relax after the days hiking, nourish and reset the nervous system and replenish natural energy levels. Evening classes include yoga nidra and pranayama – guided relaxation and breathing before bed to promote deep sleep.

Accommodation & Meals

For this Dolomites yoga and hiking retreat we stay in a 4-star, family-run hotel in the heart of Corvara. The rooms and suites are styled in the local Ladin tradition, with natural materials and a calm, contemporary feel that makes it easy to rest, and the hotel’s wellness zone is just a short walk down the corridor for a sauna or a swim after a day in the mountains.

Our meals are shared in the hotel dining room. Mornings begin with a generous buffet breakfast before we set out, and evenings bring a five-course à la carte dinner of local Italian specialities, with vegetarian and vegan options and a rich salad and antipasti bar. Lunches are picnics on the trail, with a stop at a mountain restaurant or a café in Corvara on some days, and every afternoon from 4 to 5 pm an afternoon tea buffet is waiting back at the hotel. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.

The hotel is also open to guests outside our retreat group, so if a partner, family member, or friend would like to join you for a holiday in Italy without taking part in the retreat program, please email for rates and more details.

Spa Wellness Zone & Treatments

After a day on the trails, the hotel’s wellness zone is a place to slow right down. It was designed on Feng Shui principles, drawing on the five elements of fire, water, wood, metal, and earth, and it moves you gently through warmth, cold, and water. You can begin with heat in the Finnish sauna at 90°C, the infrared cabin, or the hot room, then ease into the warm relaxation room at 39°C (the tepidarium), where the temperature is gentle and made for deep rest. A dry-heat room, the laconicum, offers a softer kind of warmth. To refresh, there’s a cold room at 12°C (the frigidarium) with cold water, an ice bucket, and Kneipp therapy, and aroma showers with essential oils.

The swimming pool area has its own relaxation space and a series of water features, including a water stream, geyser, waterfall, neck waterfall, and whirlpool, which are especially welcome on tired legs. There’s also a gym with treadmills and a spinning bike for anyone who likes to move, and teas, juices, and apples are set out beside the sauna to enjoy between visits.

Massage and spa treatments can also be booked at the hotel, including relaxation, deep tissue, hot zone, and lymphatic drainage massage, along with a wide range of facials, body treatments, and beauty therapies. Please email us for the spa treatment menu.

Your Italy Retreat Hosts

Your Italy Yoga Retreat hosts are Jessie Chapman and facilitators, together with our experienced local Italian walking guides. Jessie has been leading Radiance Retreats since 2002, and loves creating space for people to deepen their yoga practice, move well, and feel restored. Jessie and the team bring genuine care and an abundance of local knowledge to each guest’s Italy yoga and walking retreat, meeting everyone where they are.

Jessie has been teaching yoga since 1997, and is passionate about yoga as a nourishing tool for life, in particular restorative yoga to replenish the body’s systems, quieten the mind, and cultivate emotional stability. She is the author of four yoga books (HarperCollins) including the bestseller Yoga Postures for Your Body, Mind & Soul, and co-creator of the Radiance Yoga DVD Series. Meet the Radiance team >

Getting There, Arrival & Departure, Extra Nights

Arrival Day – Italy Yoga Retreat
We meet in Corvara on the first day of the retreat at 3:00pm for hotel check-in followed by time to settle in before our first welcome relaxation yoga class and dinner.

Departure Day
On our final morning we enjoy yoga and breakfast, with time to shower and pack before hotel check-out at 11:00 am.

Getting to Corvara:
Full getting there details are in the letter of information emailed when you register.

Extra Nights:
If you’d like to stay in Corvara before or after the retreat we can arrange this for you.

More Information: Full meeting details and arrival instructions are emailed upon retreat registration. You can also contact us here with any questions you have.

What Guests Say

While this is a new retreat location for Radiance Retreats, here’s what guests have said about their experiences on other Radiance Retreats:

“I highly recommend Radiance Retreats. I’ve been to 4 now in 4 different countries and they have all been amazing experiences and so well organised. The yoga classes cater to all different levels of experience and everyone is so well looked after.”
Lina, Yoga Retreats in France

“The joy began at the sight of our Tuscan Villa, which proved to be ‘home’ for a week of well-balanced strengthening, restoring, rejuvenating yoga and meditation. We enjoyed wonderful walks through the countryside and optional outings. The vegetarian food, facilities, and staff were outstanding, and Jessie’s guidance and nurturing instruction led us all through a wonderfully memorable time. I now have a new strength of heart, body, and mind. Thank you so much.”
Jenny, Previous Tuscany Yoga & Walking Retreat in Lucca

“Having just spent a fantastic week in Spain, I am delighted to recommend Yoga Retreats in Europe for anyone who wants an active and stimulating holiday. I feel both rested and reinvigorated, and ready to explore the world further. The hiking and scenery is incredible, and the intensity of the daily yoga helped me make some real gains, even as a beginner.”
Cara, Spain Yoga Hike Restore Retreat

Read more Radiance Retreats testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the group size of your yoga retreat in Italy?

Our yoga retreats in Italy are small group retreats that allow for an abundance of connection. There’s usually between ten to twelve participants.

What’s included in the Italy yoga retreat?

Our yoga retreats in Italy include all accommodation, breakfasts, dinners, afternoon teas, twice daily yoga, daily guided hikes, evening guided relaxation, all day access to the spa wellness zone, hiking rucksacks and walking poles.

Do I need to be experienced in yoga or hiking to attend this yoga retreat in Italy?

Not at all. Our yoga retreats Italy are designed for all levels. Yoga classes are tailored to meet individual needs, and daily walks, hikes and tours are guided with options for different abilities. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

How do I get to the retreat location from the nearest airport or train station?

For this retreat we meet in Corvara in the Dolomites, Alta Badia. Some guests opt to meet in Venice to travel together by train. Full getting there details are in the letter of information emailed upon registration.

What should I bring to the Italy Retreat?

For your Italy yoga and hiking retreat, bring comfortable yoga clothes, quality walking gear, supportive walking / hiking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water bottle. We’ll provide a full packing list upon registering.