WELLBEING BETWEEN THE SEASONS: AN INDIAN SUMMER ITINERARY

Summer doesn’t disappear overnight. While the evenings might draw in a little earlier, there are still swims in the sea, aperitifs on the terrace and warmth in the air. Elsewhere, the first signs of autumn are beginning to show: cooler mornings in Provence, golden larches in the Alps, a little more quiet along the Riviera.

WHY AUTUMN IS THE SEASON TO TRAVEL FOR WELLBEING

The fleeting weeks of an Indian Summer undoubtedly ask less of you. The season's peak has passed, the crowds have thinned, and there's space to simply be somewhere, rather than rush through it. It's also a time of year when what we seek from a destination shifts ever so slightly — we travel not only to open our eyes to somewhere new, but increasingly to feel better: whether through a Pilates session somewhere beautiful, a treatment that invites you to slow down, or something as simple as time spent outdoors and eating what's in season.

A sunny outdoor pool and patio area outside stone guest rooms at Capelongue in Provence.

PILATES IN PROVENCE

As Provence starts to turn the page on summer, there’s still time for mindful movement – and a taste of life’s simple pleasures, however that translates to you. At Capelongue, the final retreat of the year, in partnership with Parisian Pilates studio Reformation, takes place from 8 to 13 October. Mornings begin with coffee on the terrace as the sun rises over the Luberon hills, followed by two daily Pilates sessions amid fragrant gardens. Each stay includes a restorative massage, a gift courtesy of Susanne Kaufmann, and meals drawn from the surrounding terroir.

Or make your own plans at Le Moulin in Lourmarin, where Pilates classes take place every Wednesday in the grounds of the neighbouring guesthouse. No programme to follow, just the opportunity to move, breathe deeply and step away from the everyday for a while.

Person sitting on a yoga mat resting after a workout at Capelongue, Provence.

A SIGNATURE FACIAL ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Along the Riviera, proximity to the sea provides a welcome tonic — salt-laced air, the sound of water, nothing but the open horizon drawing your focus. At Les Roches Rouges, everything is in place to help you feel your best, whether an afternoon by the pool with a good book, or a trip to the spa.

Meanwhile, from 30 September to 4 October, facial therapist Aurélia Del Sol offers a signature treatment created specially for the hotel, designed to boost radiance and release tension. Her intuitive approach listens to the body, offering a moment of stillness before the season changes.

Close-up of a person receiving a relaxing facial massage at a spa.

SLOW TRAVEL IN THE SWISS ALPS

An Indian Summer feels most pronounced in the mountains — exhale, and quiet settles in at last. There's no need for prescribed activity here; nature takes care of that. Just you and the elements, and the perspective that brings.

At Grand Hotel Belvedere, the day might start with a hike through the forest, before winding back into Wengen — being a car-free village, birdsong becomes a joyful soundtrack to your stay. In the hotel's own gardens, our yoga yurt, warm and quiet, opens onto the pines and guides you back to balance. Tension softens. Breath deepens.

And after a little effort, a little reward perhaps. A spa treatment, the sauna, an aperitif on the terrace while the air is still warm enough. Slow down, or don't. It's up to you.

Wherever you find it — on the mat, at the spa, or outdoors — discover a season for feeling well across our destinations.

Outdoor yoga setup on a grassy garden lawn with mats and blocks, surrounded by trees and snow-capped mountains at Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen.

FAQs

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT FOR A QUIETER TRIP?

Late September and October — often called Indian Summer — bring softer temperatures and fewer crowds, making shoulder season an ideal time for a slower, more restorative trip.

WHAT IS THE PILATES RETREAT AT CAPELONGUE IN PROVENCE?

From 8–13 October 2026, Capelongue hosts its final retreat of the year in partnership with Reformation Studio, including two daily Pilates sessions, a spa treatment, and meals included.

WHAT WELLNESS TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT LES ROCHES ROUGES?

From 30 September to 4 October 2026, Les Roches Rouges welcomes facial therapist Aurélia Del Sol, offering a signature treatment created for the hotel to boost radiance and release tension.

IS WENGEN, SWITZERLAND CAR-FREE?

Yes — Wengen is a car-free village, making it a quiet base for hiking and time outdoors, with Grand Hotel Belvedere offering a yoga yurt set within its own gardens.

WHAT KIND OF WELLBEING EXPERIENCES DOES BEAUMIER OFFER ACROSS ITS HOTELS?

Beaumier's approach to wellbeing spans movement, treatments, and time outdoors — from Pilates in Provence to a signature facial on the Riviera and nature-led calm in the Swiss Alps.

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WELLBEING BETWEEN THE SEASONS: AN INDIAN SUMMER ITINERARY

WHY AUTUMN IS THE SEASON TO TRAVEL FOR WELLBEING

PILATES IN PROVENCE

A SIGNATURE FACIAL ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

SLOW TRAVEL IN THE SWISS ALPS

FAQs

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT FOR A QUIETER TRIP?

WHAT IS THE PILATES RETREAT AT CAPELONGUE IN PROVENCE?

WHAT WELLNESS TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT LES ROCHES ROUGES?

IS WENGEN, SWITZERLAND CAR-FREE?

WHAT KIND OF WELLBEING EXPERIENCES DOES BEAUMIER OFFER ACROSS ITS HOTELS?

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Contact our booking agents:

Book direct to get:

Opening dates:

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Restaurants at {{hoverHotelRestaurant.hotelName}}

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Request a treatment now:

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WELLBEING BETWEEN THE SEASONS: AN INDIAN SUMMER ITINERARY

WHY AUTUMN IS THE SEASON TO TRAVEL FOR WELLBEING

PILATES IN PROVENCE

A SIGNATURE FACIAL ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

SLOW TRAVEL IN THE SWISS ALPS

FAQs

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT FOR A QUIETER TRIP?

WHAT IS THE PILATES RETREAT AT CAPELONGUE IN PROVENCE?

WHAT WELLNESS TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT LES ROCHES ROUGES?

IS WENGEN, SWITZERLAND CAR-FREE?

WHAT KIND OF WELLBEING EXPERIENCES DOES BEAUMIER OFFER ACROSS ITS HOTELS?

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