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French Boot Camp offers budget summer fitness programmes
By slhaf | June 1, 2009
Camp Biche, in Lauzerte, near Cahors, France, has slimmed down some of its luxury programmes to meet the needs of a more cash strapped clientele to offer three ‘Budget Biche’ weeks this Summer. The price is just 1200 Euros per person for the seven night programme, a discount of 65% (usually 3500 Euros for the full Camp Biche experience).
With more ‘economic fitness’ in mind, the new programme has been introduced to help guests lose weight and not cash. Groups of 12 people will still experience the fitness regime that is central to the Camp Biche experience combining lengthy hikes in the stunning French countryside, with circuit training at the 13th century Chateau.
The Camp Biche concept is based on the ‘French Paradox’ – a method of living and eating that explains why the French can regularly drink wine and eat fatty foods like cheese and pastries, but still have lower incidents of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The retreat is physically challenging, mentally inspiring and will accelerate weight loss. A key element of the Camp Biche regime is de-stressing and ‘detoxing’ the mind, so any form of media interaction is dissuaded.
There are soothing spa facilities on site for those who wish to indulge and pay the extra and each room is beautifully finished, with antique beds – but don’t expect mod cons such as flat screen TVs. A week here is all about getting away from everyday stresses, quieting one’s mind, and living simply; so telephones, TVs and radios are not provided.
A typical day at Camp Biche starts with breakfast, followed by a 3-5 hour hike in the gorgeous countryside. There is an intensive circuit session in the afternoon. The highlight of the evenings is the fantastic four-course meal accompanied by wonderful local wines.
The week long ‘Budget Biche’ package is available on July 18th, August 8th and September 19th and is offered for 1200 Euros based on two sharing for seven nights.
For more information go to www.campbiche.com or call 020 7617 72 53.
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