MIZOEN – Into The Wild Workcamp
France
Renovation
Environment
Renovation
Environment
Fixed dates
About the project
MIZOEN – Into The Wild Workcamp
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Lovers of nature come and participate in the first international workcamp realized by the municipality of Mizoën and discover the beauty of the landscapes, between mountain lakes and flowering meadows...
Located in the valley of Oisans, at nearly 1200 meters above sea level, the town of Mizoën welcomes you in a great site for a renovation project of a dry stone wall along a path, starting point for many hikes to the Plateau d'Emparis (2000 meters above sea level) on the edge of the Ecrins National Park. This project is in line with the work already done by Concordia in the sector (Oulles en Oisans in particular). It will allow you to discover a fauna (chamois, marmots, ibex ...) and a remarkable flora as well as the local cultural wealth through the Festival of Musical Hikes of Ferrand.
💼 What the programme involves
With the support of Concordia technical leader and technical services of the municipality, you will renovate a dry stone retaining wall about ten linear meters in trail edge. Essentially built in slate of lauzes, we can still find some granite stones into the wall now and then. The renovation will be carried out using local materials while respecting the masonry techniques specific to dry stone.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will stay in tents in the heart of the village overlooking the Chambon dam and its turquoise blue waters! Nearby, a room with toilets and showers will also be available to organize group life.The group will be managed by 2 camp leaders, one group leader and one technical leader. Together you will participate at the organization of collective life (cleaning, activities …), you will prepare meals in turns using the products bought nearby. We will favour the local products and the short supply circuits. Tastings of local specialties may also be organised with local producers.
📍 About the location
You will not miss any discovery activities during this project! The town of Mizoën with its 200 inhabitants is located in the department of Isère, in the heart of the Oisans Valley, on the outskirts of the Ecrins National Park. The mountain and nature location of Mizoën is conducive to the practice of outdoor sports, including hiking (on the hiking trail 54 for example). The water of Chambon has a nautical base. The nearby ski resorts such as Alpe d'Huez and Deux-Alpes, allow the practice of many summer sports such as mountain biking, climbing ... Several mountain refuges are within the town limits and you will be welcome there during your stay. You will also be able to participate in numerous artists' performances as part of the Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand which is currently being programmed.
The town is located about fifteen kilometers from Bourg d'Oisans which has all types of shops and local services (doctors, banks, post office ...).
⚠️ Requirements
Remember to bring gloves as well as working clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. In the mountains, nights may be chilly. Remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes. In your bag, also take appropriate clothing in case of rain or for hiking in altitude (pullovers, polar, raincoats ...). Hiking shoes will be essential. Do not forget sun protection as well (hat, sunglasses and sunscreen) and a suit for swimming. The common living activities will be programmed together with your animators and according to your suggestions! If you would like to share a bit of your culture, (cooking recipes, traditional stories) do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack!
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Meeting point:
Tourism’s Office (in French: OFFICE DE TOURISME) of Bourg d’Oisans: from Grenoble train station take the bus to Bourg d’Oisans. More information: https://www.transisere.fr/en
https://www.transisere.fr/en/route-schedules/6/RouteSchedules/bourg-doisans-vizille-grenoble/149/bourg-doisans/2?Date=4%2F27%2F2018&Hour=5&Minute=0&Meridian=PM
Closest airports:
Lyon or Geneva or Paris
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CONCF-247
20/07/2018 → 10/08/2018
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
38142 Mizoën, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:33 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French