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Via Vitalité is a centre for weight management, anti-stress, and wellbeing, spanning a spectacular 180-hectare natural estate with forests, streams, and lakes. The seclusion and absence of urban and culinary temptations allow you to leave your everyday problems and worries at the gate, focusing entirely on yourself and enhancing your life quality. Via Vitalité's holistic approach acknowledges the connection between physical health and overall wellbeing, incorporating all key elements necessary for tranquility and wellness: staying amidst nature's silence, a balanced diet, varied physical activities, and soothing spa treatments.
Across the expansive estate, several buildings house the facilities. The spa house with the reception and restaurant, along with two other separate buildings, accommodates the 50 rooms. The spacious gym, swimming pool, sauna, relaxation rooms, and hydrotherapy are located in additional buildings. A riding stable is also available on the premises.

Via Vitalité is located just about 2.2 miles from the town of Aizpute (German name Hasenpoth) in the historic region of Courland, renowned for its historic manor houses and churches. The Latvian nature is stunning, and at Via Vitalité, you can enjoy the expansive grounds in all seasons through walking, Nordic walking, horse riding, or observing the wildlife including horses, deer, wild cattle, sheep, and storks.

A balanced diet is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, and the philosophy at Via Vitalité is: "To lose weight, one must eat!" Therefore, you will receive five small, individually tailored - but complete - meals per day, with a daily caloric intake of about 1000 kcal. On Wednesdays and Sundays, the meals are further calorie-reduced and vegetable-based, and you will also receive a kefir. The menu is based on protein-rich foods such as meat and fish, dairy products, and eggs. Of course, there are also vegetables to provide the necessary fibre. Meals at Via Vitalité contain no salt, no high glycemic index products, and no high fat content. The dishes are freshly prepared according to prescription and served to the guest.
You will receive a 28-day meal plan so you can easily continue the program at home and move closer to your goals. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request for a fee. To support healthy eating and weight loss, no alcohol is served throughout the resort.

The Wellness, SPA & Fitness area is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The spacious and modern wellness area features a 25-meter indoor pool, sauna, and solarium. A personal trainer awaits you in the well-equipped fitness studio. The treatment areas, with 25 treatment rooms, relaxation zones, and the Tea Lounge, are located in separate buildings on the premises.
The Via Vitalité programmes include SPA treatments that can significantly relax you in addition to helping with weight management. They can boost your metabolism, improve skin condition, and enhance overall muscle tone. The Via Vitalité SPA offers numerous facial and body treatments such as detox body wraps, facial massages, exfoliations, moisturising treatments, facial lifting with algae foam, rosacea treatment, algae masks, body sculpting massages, body wraps with sea mud or algae, and anti-cellulite massages. Products by Thalion.
For detoxification and improved skin complexion, hydromassage, jet spray massage showers, algae, and sea salt baths are administered in the bathhouse.
Please note for a relaxed daily schedule that it takes 2 to 10 minutes to walk between buildings. Refer to the overview map below under 'Helpful Documents'.

Physical activities and exercise shape your day at Via Vitalité! Start your day with a morning routine designed to boost your metabolism, enjoy water aerobics, workouts in the gym, and of course, Nordic walking along Via Vitalité's four nature trails, each over 10 km long. Facilities for ball sports are available in the sports hall. All training, both aerobic and anaerobic, is supervised by qualified professionals and trainers.

The 180-hectare estate offers extensive Nordic walking tours across four trails, providing active, movement-rich relaxation. Facilities for football and basketball are available, and you are welcome to fish in the lakes and streams on the property. A recreation room with a library is available - please bring your own reading material in English. The estate is home to various animals such as horses and sheep, which highlight the rural lifestyle. Horse riding with a trainer is available by reservation (for a fee: approx. 15 min for €20 (approx. UK £17 / USD $21), and approx. 30 min for €30 (approx. UK £26 / USD $32)).

What should you bring to the resort?

• Shoes and clothing for gymnastics classes and outdoor activities
• Weatherproof running shoes and clothing (ideally two pairs)
• Swimsuit and swim shoes
• Personal hygiene products
• If you are taking medication, remember to bring it along
• Smartwatch to monitor your heart rate (optional)