---

THE STONE HOUSE | SJ10 | 2020-06-21 - 2020-07-04 | RENO | Age: 18 - 90

 

Take part in an enriching experience that will teach you new skills in a communal environment. You will make a valuable contribution to the larger scale project of development and restauration of one of the Maritime Alps’ heritage sites - the medieval silver mine of Vallauria. The construction of this storage workshop dates back to the mining period at the end of the 19th century.

Work: You will work on the building’s exterior and inside. Plastering and re pointing each of the building’s facades using lime mortar. You will participate in the construction of a wooden mezzanine. This workcamp involves 4 days of work per week, from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30. A technical leader will accompany you during your working day.

Accomodation and food: You will be sharing a room with 3-4 other volunteers. Bathrooms are also shared. Meals are prepared by our kitchen staff. You will be asked to lend a hand with the preparation of some food, tidying the dining area, and washing the dishes.

Location: Tende (06430)

Location and Leisure: Location: Tende (06430) - 2 hours from Nice by train. The organisation “Neige et Merveilles” is located at an altitude of 1.500 metres in an isolated mountainous area, 10 km from the Closest village of Tende, and 50 km from Vintimille (Italy). Leisure activities: You will discover the regional mountainous environment and sporting activities: hiking/ guided tour in the “Vallée des Merveilles” in the Mercantour National Park, swimming in the Bendola river, visiting local villages (Tende, La Brigue, Saorge), trying the Via Feratta and in the evenings, enjoying dance, photo-video sessions, stargazing, board games, barbecue, international meals. You will accompanied by a daily life facilitator.

Train/Bus station: Closest train station: Tende (06430)

Requirements:

Language: eng,fra

Extra Fee: 0

Possibility of working on scaffolding low height.