Organising a corporate retreat is a great way to boost productivity and team cohesion. And what better than doing it in a natural, restorative setting? A green corporate retreat in the mountains delivers a host of benefits, blending work, relaxation and self-challenge. You will have the chance to build bonds, especially in informal moments and nature-based team-building.
To foster motivation, strong relationships and harmonious collaboration within your team, organising a green corporate retreat in the mountains can prove to be a winning solution.
Pointe de Sel supports you in organising a green corporate retreat in the mountains in your image: the programme is built tailor-made and delivered turnkey to make organising and hosting the event easier for you. Whether in summer, the September back-to-work season or winter for a “white retreat”, you will give your executive committee, executives or team a unique and memorable experience.
1 – Broaden your horizons during your green mountain retreat
Stepping out of the usual office setting is the first step towards strengthening the team. Organising a green mountain retreat allows your colleagues to step away from their daily routine and immerse themselves in a stimulating natural environment.
The magnificent natural setting of the mountains offers an exceptional backdrop to your professional event, encouraging relaxation, reflection and creativity. The green mountain retreat takes you instantly into a magical, inspiring world and allows the team to reconnect with each other in a different context.
With its restorative landscapes, snow-capped peaks, glittering lakes and rich cultural heritage, the mountain retreat is ideal for recharging the batteries, sparking creativity, and encouraging conversation and strategic thinking.
2 – Strengthen conviviality at a green retreat in a chalet
Beyond the exceptional natural setting, warm accommodation in an authentic chalet — or a charming hotel — propels your green mountain retreat into a privileged atmosphere for building bonds and shared memories.
Chalet accommodation fosters team conviviality while preserving each participant’s privacy during the green mountain retreat. Chalets feature spacious shared living areas that encourage sharing and informal moments — over a traditional breakfast or a delicious dinner, for example. They are also large enough to respect everyone’s privacy, with all bedrooms en-suite with private bathrooms.
For larger groups, we can host up to 80 guests in a charming hotel.
Pointe de Sel offers chalets with all the amenities you need for your social moments and working sessions.
Tell us your needs for your discussion sessions and workshops (a plenary meeting room with projection facilities to ensure your presentations and workshops run smoothly, or a cosier space for brainstorming or strategic exchanges, etc.).
To strengthen the convivial atmosphere, some chalets feature relaxation spaces with a pool, sauna, hot tub, foosball, board games, dancefloor or karaoke…
Reconnect during your green mountain retreat with Pointe de Sel.
3 – Take part in activities together at a green mountain retreat
Doing things together is the key to building a sense of belonging. The benefits of a green mountain retreat also lie in the wide range of team-building activities available year-round. Mountain activities help your colleagues strengthen their bonds and foster team cohesion.
In winter, the ski retreat is especially popular, whether your colleagues are beginners or more experienced skiers. You can also organise a winter retreat with a varied, highly cohesive set of off-piste activities. For example, mountain snowshoeing, a cross-country skiing or biathlon session, igloo building or snowmobile rides, or an evening at the heart of a traditional chalet after a torchlit walk — all of which create powerful, memorable moments.
In spring, summer and autumn, nature also lends itself to many variations. You might choose a fun raft-building session on a lake, a mountain adventure course or a rafting descent.
These stimulating mountain activities call for effective communication, mutual trust and cooperation to be successfully completed. By working together to overcome challenges, your colleagues build closer ties and get to know each other better.
A green mountain retreat is also a chance to bring leadership to the fore within your team. Outdoor activities often call for quick, effective decision-making. By giving each team member the opportunity to take responsibility and lead the group, you encourage leadership development and the expression of each person’s skills. It also fosters a better understanding of individual strengths and talents within the team.
Choose the activities for your summer or winter green mountain retreat and we organise the entire programme and logistics to deliver a bubble of disconnection and team reconnection.
4 – Find inspiration at a green mountain retreat
Finding yourself in an unusual, exceptional environment can also be a chance to step out of your comfort zone and discover new ways of thinking and working.
Why not bring in a coach or top-level athlete during your green retreat? Top athletes hold skills that translate easily to the corporate world. They are used to setting ambitious goals, working as a team, handling pressure and maintaining steady motivation. The intervention of a coach or athlete allows teams to discover and learn these key skills and apply them in their own professional lives. Time-management, effective-communication and leadership techniques are at the core of high-performance athletes’ training, making them invaluable lessons for participants.
Workshops with local artists can also be organised to draw inspiration from artisanal crafts and develop your team’s creativity during your green retreat in Savoie.
5 – Share your experience through common challenges
Shared experiences are essential to strengthening the bonds between team members. A green mountain retreat offers the chance to take on common challenges, creating a sense of belonging and unity. Overcoming obstacles together — such as climbing a summit or completing an engaging sporting activity — strengthens trust and solidarity within the team. These shared memories continue to deepen relationships within the team well after the retreat ends.
You can share these great memories around delicious meals prepared by attentive chefs. Treat yourselves to French and Savoyard cuisine. Our chefs season your days with delicious meals tailored to your wishes, with fresh, seasonal produce. We can also advise you on lunches at altitude or evenings at a traditional or fine-dining restaurant during your green retreat.
The chalet dining service can be arranged either with a hotel-style service or in a more convivial way, with meals delivered so you feel right at home.
In short: end-to-end, tailor-made organisation of a green mountain retreat
Organising a green mountain retreat is a wise choice to boost your team and strengthen cohesion in a magical setting. The transporting landscapes — far from the usual office — the warm chalets, stimulating activities and coaching, and the richness of shared moments make a green mountain retreat an inspiring, unforgettable experience for executive committee retreats, incentives, corporate events or team-building.
Outdoor team-building activities encourage collaboration, leadership and decision-making, while shared experiences create lasting memories and strengthen the bonds between team members. Give your team an unforgettable experience and reinforce your company’s cohesion by organising a green mountain retreat.
Trust an expert in green mountain retreats
Pointe de Sel supports you with the organisation of your green mountain retreat.
Tell us your goals, the number of attendees, your preferences regarding accommodation — in a privatised chalet or a charming hotel — and your activity schedule. We handle the organisation from end to end, or co-build it with you and your team.
Pointe de Sel can organise your entire mountain retreat on a tailor-made basis, including accommodation, dining, activities, training, coaching, transport and any other services you require.
Pointe de Sel holds Professional Liability insurance and a Financial Guarantee, in compliance with current regulations.
