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Men-Only Expedition
A raw and honest journey into the wild — for men ready to step out of the rush and (re)discover the strength of presence, silence, laughter and playful brotherhood.
Hosted by OTRO Elements
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Location
- Rassa → Alpe Selvaccia, Italian Alps, Italian Alps
- Group size
- 8–12 people
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Best season
- summer
- Languages
- English, Dutch
The experience
Five days in the Italian Alps for men who want to step out of the rush and back into presence.
The days are hikes through wild valleys, moments of solitude in nature, wood chopping and fire making, and evenings shared by the campfire.
Cold-water plunges and a traditional sweat lodge sit alongside honest conversations, in a setting that is deliberately offline — no phones. The basecamp is 22 hectares of alpine meadow with a fire circle, a tipi and a yoga platform overlooking Monte Rosa.
Who this is for
Said plainly, so you can rule it out as easily as rule it in.
- You want a men-only group and are willing to speak honestly in it
- You are ready to be offline for five days
- Cold water, sweat lodge and long silences appeal rather than deter
- You need to stay reachable for work
- You want a guided hiking holiday without the group work
What's included
Included
- Mountain hut accommodation on 22 hectares with a fire circle, tipi and yoga platform
- Guided hikes through mountain trails and valleys
- Meals prepared by the local Italian hosts
- Yoga and breathwork sessions
- Cold-water immersion
- Traditional sweat lodge ceremony
- Evening campfire gatherings
- Facilitation by Tjeerd and Benny
Not included
- VAT — the price is quoted excluding it
- Travel to and from Rassa, Valsesia
- Personal and travel insurance
Meet your host
OTRO Elements
Netherlands · basecamp at Alpe Selvaccia, Italian Alps6 years hosting
OTRO Elements run “nature-based expeditions designed for reflection, deep connection, and the art of letting go”. Their basecamp is Alpe Selvaccia — 22 hectares of alpine meadow and pine forest above Rassa in the Valsesia, with rustic huts, a fire circle, a tipi and a yoga platform looking out at Monte Rosa. They call the facilitator team the Tribe: Quirine, Fenneke, Tjeerd, Marit, Kalijn, Fernanda, Raymond, Robert-Jan, Benny and others, working alongside local Italian hosts and mountain guides.
Verified credentials
- Local IFMGA-affiliated mountain guides set and lead every alpine route
- Groups capped at 8–12 people, with several facilitators per expedition
- Winter routes finalised on snow, avalanche and weather conditions shortly before departure
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Practical details
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Meeting point
Rassa village, Valsesia. The group walks up to Alpe Selvaccia from there on day one.
What to bring
- Walking boots you have already broken in
- Warm layers and a rain shell
- Swimwear and a quick-dry towel for the cold-water plunges
- Work gloves for the wood and fire work
Accessibility
The basecamp is reached on foot with no vehicle access, and accommodation is in rustic huts. Full days of hiking on mountain terrain. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Cancellation — Moderate
Full refund up to 30 days before the start date.
- More than 30 days before: full refund.
- 30–14 days before: 50% refund.
- Less than 14 days before: no refund.