Climbing and Yoga Retreat in Val-David

Need to escape the city?
Treat yourself to a weekend to breathe, move, reconnect… and take care of yourself.

Zéro Gravité invites you to a unique retreat combining outdoor climbing and yoga in the inspiring Val-David–Val-Morin Regional Park setting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, everyone is welcome!

Climbing: Enjoy the park’s natural rock faces, either autonomously or with certified instructors from the Passe-Montagne Climbing School.
Yoga: Each day, let yourself be guided by our yoga teacher, Lucas Melo, through sessions designed to promote strength, flexibility, and focus.
Well-being: Our massage therapist, Emilie Lemarteleur, will be on-site all weekend to offer personalized treatments.

Accommodation and all meals are included, hosted at Espace Omeya, located at the entrance to the park. You can choose to sleep in a shared dormitory or camp, based on your preference. Reserve your spot now for a rejuvenating nature getaway — a perfect opportunity to recharge among friends in a warm and inspiring environment.

*Weather may impact the weekend schedule. If it rains, the climbing day will be moved to Sunday, and Sunday’s program will shift to Saturday.

Several hiking trails start right from Espace Omeya. You can enjoy them during your free time. Yoga sessions with Lucas Melo are optional. You’re welcome to schedule a massage session (extra cost).

Autonomous climbers can opt out of guided climbing. The Val-David Regional Park has many accessible crags for independent climbers. We recommend becoming an FQME member for insurance coverage. You’ll need to bring your own gear.

Lucas Melo • Yoga teacher

Lucas was first introduced to yoga during his teenage years. This discipline helped him believe in change as he immigrated from Brazil to start a brand new life in Montreal. Eager to deepen his practice, he earned his yoga teacher training certification in 2023 under the guidance of François Lacerte.

Agathe • Organizer

Passionate about outdoor activities, Agathe has been hiking and climbing for several years. Yoga became an obvious choice for her during the COVID period, allowing her to cultivate inner balance while maintaining good physical condition.

Arriving in Quebec in 2024, she quickly joined the Zero Gravité team with enthusiasm, where she now serves as the communications and activities manager.

Emilie • Massage therapist

Certified in Kinetic® Swedish massage since September 2020 and trained in deep tissue massage, Emilie offers a biomechanics-focused massage therapy approach. Her method is holistic, combining empathy and energy, always respecting each individual’s boundaries and personal space. Convinced of the strong connection between body and mind, she found further confirmation of this belief during her yoga teacher training.

She believes that the benefits of massage are numerous: relieving the body of tension and restrictions, improving mobility, and promoting reconnection with sensations. Passionate about climbing, she has a solid understanding of the specific needs associated with this practice.

Passe-Montagne Climbing School

Passe-Montagne is a climbing school located in Val-David in the Laurentians since 1981. The courses are accessible to climbers of all levels.

https://ecole-escalade.com

Logistics & Transport

We are not able to provide transportation during the weekend. A link will be shared to help participants coordinate carpooling. You’ll also need to get yourself to the climbing site.

Participant arrival: Friday at 4:00 PM
Travel time: From Montreal, allow at least 1h25 under normal traffic. Be aware that Friday traffic northbound can be heavy, so plan accordingly.

Tents and camping gear are not provided.