Winter in the Pyrenees

Areté presents

Winter Escape

A winter experience in the mountains.

10–12 December 2026

Baqueira, Spain

From €2,800

Three days to slow down, reconnect and experience winter differently.

Discover the experience

A way of living

A different kind of winter escape.

Three days in the mountains, designed around movement, nature, meaningful connection and the moments that make life feel richer.

From mindful mornings to days spent exploring the snow and evenings around the table, Winter Escape brings together different ways of experiencing winter — with space to reconnect with yourself and the women around you.

From €2,800 per person · 3 days / 2 nights

Winter Escape is available to approved ARETÉ Private List members. Not on the list yet? You can apply to join.

The setting · Baqueira

Your home in the mountains.

Hotel AC Baqueira Ski Resort

A considered alpine setting to return to after a day outdoors. Slow mornings, warm interiors, time to unwind and moments shared away from the noise of everyday life.

Hotel AC Baqueira Ski Resort lobby with cowhide seating and glowing lamps

01 / 04 — The lobby

Thoughtfully shared

The retreat price includes shared accommodation, two women per room, arranged with care based on preferences and availability.

Private room

Available as an optional supplement, subject to availability. Final room options will be confirmed before booking.

The experience

Three chapters.

Snow-covered chalets in the Val d'Aran

Chapter 01 — 10 December

Arrive & Connect

We leave Barcelona in the morning and share our first lunch together in Baqueira. From there, settle in, leave the rush behind and begin the experience with an evening designed around connection.

  • Morning departure from Barcelona
  • Lunch together in Baqueira
  • Arrival and time to settle in
  • Welcome gathering and Women Circle
  • Dinner together
  • A relaxed evening before the mountain day
Baqueira valley and snowy peaks

Chapter 02 — 11 December

Move & Explore

Begin with intention, then head into the mountains. Spend the day in the snow, return for a moment to slow down, and end the day with thoughtful rituals, meaningful conversations and space to reflect on what comes next.

  • Morning meditation or breathing practice
  • Gentle mobility and breakfast at the hotel
  • Skiing or a guided snowshoeing experience, with a lunch break
  • Time to rest, then a creative or personal-development workshop
  • Dinner together
  • Evening journaling and skincare — intentions for the new year

Mountain activities depend on weather, conditions and individual preference.

A warm drink on a winter morning

Chapter 03 — 12 December

Slow Mornings & Goodbyes

One final morning to move, breathe and take it all in. Enjoy a last moment in the mountains, share a relaxed brunch and return home with new perspectives, new connections and memories to carry with you.

  • Morning meditation
  • Yoga or Pilates
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • A final mountain moment or free time, depending on conditions
  • A shared brunch
  • Departure back to Barcelona

The itinerary is indicative and subject to the final programme.

From €2,800 per person · 3 days / 2 nights

Winter Escape is available to approved ARETÉ Private List members. Not on the list yet? You can apply to join.

A visual story

More than a getaway.

Movement, mountain air, thoughtful rituals and the women who make the experience what it is.

Women moving together in a light-filled winter space
Winter detail on the slopes

Imagery shown for atmosphere.

Space to reconnect.

Mindful mornings

Meditation, breathing and gentle movement to begin the day with intention.

Time in the snow

A chance to explore the mountains and enjoy the outdoors.

Evenings to slow down

Shared dinners, journaling, skincare and time to unwind.

Meaningful connection

Women Circle moments, conversations and experiences shared together.

Women Circle

The right room changes everything.

Beyond the destination and the activities, there is the experience of sharing it.

Women Circle creates space for honest conversations, reflection and connection — without the pressure to be anyone other than yourself.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful part of going somewhere new is the people you meet along the way.

From €2,800 per person · 3 days / 2 nights

Winter Escape is available to approved ARETÉ Private List members. Not on the list yet? You can apply to join.

What’s included

Your Winter Escape, considered.

  • Two nights of accommodation
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunches and dinners included in the retreat package
  • Private transfers between Barcelona and Baqueira
  • Mindful morning practices, according to the final schedule
  • Yoga or Pilates session
  • Skiing or a planned mountain activity
  • Ski pass and equipment rental
  • Ski lessons, including a beginner option
  • A creative or personal-development workshop
  • Women Circle
  • Journaling and skincare ritual

Ski pass, equipment rental and lessons are included. Final details will be shared before booking.

Investment

From €2,800

Per person, shared room.

€2,800 per person, sharing a room. A private-room option is available at €3,200 per person, subject to availability.

Your investment covers the accommodation, meals, private transfers and the activities and experiences listed above. Final programme details and practical arrangements will be confirmed with participants before the experience.

Small by design

Winter Escape is designed for a small group of women, allowing the experience to feel personal, considered and shared.

Up to 12 women

Good to know

Do I need to know how to ski?+

No. Winter Escape is designed to welcome women with different levels of experience. You can choose between skiing and a guided snowshoeing experience, such as a scenic snowshoe tour. For those who choose skiing, ski lessons and a beginner option are included in the planned package. The final mountain programme will be adapted to conditions and individual preferences.

Can I come on my own?+

Absolutely. You are welcome to join on your own. Winter Escape is designed to create space for genuine connection, shared experiences and meeting women in a relaxed, considered setting.

How does shared accommodation work?+

The standard investment is €2,800 per person, sharing a room with one other participant. Room arrangements will be organised with care, taking preferences and availability into account. A private-room option is available at €3,200 per person, subject to availability.

What is included in the price?+

The package includes two nights at AC Baqueira Ski Resort, hotel breakfasts, the specified lunches and dinners, private transfers between Barcelona and Baqueira, the planned mountain activities, a choice between skiing and a guided snowshoeing experience, ski pass and equipment rental for participants who choose skiing, ski lessons including a beginner option, mindful morning practices, a yoga or Pilates session, a creative or personal-development workshop, Women Circle, and the journaling and skincare ritual.

What happens if the weather affects the mountain activities?+

Mountain activities depend on weather, snow conditions and safety. If conditions require a change, the programme may be adapted to offer the best possible experience under the circumstances.

How do I reserve my place?+

Winter Escape is available to approved ARETÉ Private List members. If you are already a member, log in and continue to the private booking page. If you are not a member yet, you can apply to join the Private List first. Approval is required before accessing the private booking process.

What are the payment and cancellation conditions?+

Payment, cancellation and booking conditions will be provided before you confirm your reservation.

Make room for a different kind of winter.

Three days in the mountains. Space to reconnect. New perspectives, meaningful moments and the right people to share them with.

10–12 December 2026

Baqueira, Spain

Available exclusively to approved ARETÉ Private List members. Not on the list yet? You can apply to join.

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A way of living.