Writers' Retreats at Chalet La Giettaz

If the spectacular landscape of the French Alps fills you with inspiration, why not put your thoughts into words on one of our writing courses or tailor-made retreats? Prices start from just £350 for an all-inclusive 3-night retreat. Writers of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, journalism, proposals, synopses, blogs, letters, family history and journals are all welcome.

"As a hardened veteran of countless retreats, writers' holidays and creative writing courses, La Giettaz proved far and away the most inspiring, the most serene and the most luxurious. I hope writers of all levels of experience come here as I'm sure they'll produce some of their best work in this incredible place." 

Bidisha; writer, critic, broadcaster and in-house tutor at Chalet La Giettaz

"Bidisha was a shiny ray of light, delighting us all with her sparkling positivity and heartfelt encouragement. Aspriring writers are too often met with cautionary tales and portents of doom from those in the know, but with Bidisha you'll be sure to come away remembering why you wanted to write in the first place, and knowing that from now on, you'll be doing it a little better."

Mimi Hall; writer

Chalet La Giettaz provides the ideal environment to nourish your creative talent, with sumptuous meals consisting of fresh, local produce, spacious apartments, an on-site spa and bar and breathtaking views over the valley. Furthermore, an internationally acclaimed author will be on-hand as a tutor to offer close reading and guidance for the duration of your stay.

Our writers’ retreats can help you get into short story writing, pen your family history, talk through your ideas, craft a novel, gain the confidence to knock your manuscript into publisher-worthy shape, learn about the business of getting published, or just indulge a lifelong love of reading and writing.

The retreats are designed to provide you with the luxuries of comfort, space and time, and to strike the right balance between guidance and freedom. The aim of the retreat is to develop your work and bolster your confidence, whilst giving you the opportunity to share your words and thoughts with other artists in a supportive environment. 

We offer a range of writers’ retreats, both structured and bespoke, offering you the chance to kick-start your writing career, expand your ideas or perfect that final chapter of your current masterpiece, whilst enjoying some pampering in beautiful surroundings. 

We hope you find all the information you need on the following pages but please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions you might have.