It’s an unusually hot June day as we climb at a leisurely pace from Fionnay up to Cabane de Louvie. At less than 2.5 miles (4km), the hike is short, but it’s steep, with an elevation gain of nearly 3,000ft (700m). But none of that is the real reason for our languid approach.
I’m here in Switzerland’s Val de Bagnes for a Mindful Weekend with 10 strangers, guided by yoga teacher Amélie Bertschy. We’re wearing our best hiking boots and our packs are filled with hiking essentials like waterproof jackets and headlamps, but unlike a typical group hike, we’re not here to charge up the mountain.
