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Summer camp / Bivio

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About the project

Summer camp / Bivio

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The extensive use of the terraces around Bivio for centuries has created a unique moor and cultural landscape with moors, hayfields and alpine meadows. The nature park "Parc Ela" is leading a project for the reconstruction of traditional drystone walls. The village of Bivio is also called “The Pearl of Julier" and is the last village on the Julier Pass before entering the Engadin.

💼 What the programme involves

The voluntary work includes the reparation and construction of drystone walls. This environmental commitment offers you the opportunity to get to know the art of drystone walling from scratch. Please be aware that the work is physically demanding and that you will be working out-side all day. Drystone walls do not only shape the landscape, they also provide valuable habitats for animals and plants.

🏠 Accommodation on site

We will spend the nights in the holiday house Motta near the village of Bivio (GR) in Parc Ela. The holiday house is very simple and comfortably furnished. The volunteers have to prepare their own meals.

📍 About the location

The volunteers live and work in a beautiful region of Parc Ela. The village of Bivio is located at about 1'800 m above sea level. The workplace is close to the accommodation. Transport to the workplace is provided by a minibus. You can reach the Bivio site by bus from Chur, Tiefencastel or St. Moritz (to Bivio or Sur). In their leisure time volunteers can go for a hike in the nearby region. The region is famous for hiking tourists. It’s also possible to visit the surroundings or small cities like St. Moritz or Chur.

⚠️ Requirements

The volunteers in this project must be fit and have certain skills for physical work. Normally the weather is hot in summer, but there can be rainy and cold days at almost 2'000 m above sea level. The working time is 8 hours. Because of this long working time, there is an additional day off per week. It is the perfect place for hikers and people who want to lead a simple life in the wilderness of the Swiss Alps. The workcamp is also open for refugees!

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📅 Available sessions

WS20BV

21/06/2020 → 04/07/2020

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 4
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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–35 years old

Solidarity donation

30.00 CHF ≈ 33 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

7457 Surses, Switzerland

Switzerland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Switzerland Franc (CHF / Fr.)

Exchange rate

1 CHF = 1.084507 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 20:59 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English German French Italian