📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Land of light, scents and flavors, join us in the Baronnies Provençales where the sweetness of life is married to the practice of outdoor sports and leisure! The organization of this workcamp will contribute to an interesting dynamic for the valley, with meetings and local events such as festivities or cultural evenings, shared international meals, and visits to the site by the elected representatives and/or inhabitants.
💼 What the programme involves
This workcamp aims to restore several heritage features located on the left bank of the stream called Riou, right at the entrance of the gorge with the same name. With a technical supervisor, you will redevelop the surroundings of a spring, crossing a hiking path to provide a satisfying waterpoint for hikers and maintaining the path. You will also participate in the recovery of portions of the mule track allowing access to a plateau overlooking the Riou gorges. The stones for construction will be found on site, from the recovery roads and from fragments of loose stones at the base of cliffs.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will reside in tents at the “Les Cigales” campground, located in the village of Saint-Genis, the same village as your work site. A lively team will be there to help you in participating in the community (cleaning, dishes, the organizations of outings, etc.), but also with the preparation of meals using local products.
📍 About the location
Location: Saint-Genis (9 km of Serres, 30 km of Sisteron).
Leisure Activities: Located in an extraordinary natural environment, Saint-Genis est an ideal place for discovering the pleasure of mountain hiking and rural life, including its farmers markets and its producers. Rich in natural and agricultural heritage adapted to the Mediterranean climate under the influence of the Alps, the Baronnies Provençalesare strongly marked by the aromatic and medicinal plants: they are part of their identity. All you need is a walk on the paths, where at every bend, there is wild thyme, rosemary or fields of lavender. Tourist visits of the region and sport activities can be organized as well as nightly activities such as organizing games, international meals, and meetings with the local residents.
