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TERMIGNON

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About the project

TERMIGNON

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Welcome to the small Alpine village of Termignon, in the very heart of the beautiful Vanoise National Park Between vertiginous mountains heights, large flowered meadows and fresh waterfalls, you will have the pleasure of contributing to the development of the village as well as getting initiated to the ancestral dry stone building technique. Perfect site for nature and mountain lovers After the two successful workcamps in 2015 and 2016, the inhabitants and their representative expect a new team of highly motivated volunteers to carry on the renovation work on the famous Salt Road . More information on the Vanoise National Park : http://www.vanoise-parcnational.fr/

💼 What the programme involves

A project designed for mountains lovers and volunteers interested in dry stone building The Prestigious Salt Road is a 27km route in the heart of the Vanoise National Park which connects the municipalities of Pralognan and Termignon. For five centuries, this lane was used as a passage for transporting salt on mules, from Tarentaise to Maurienne and to the Italian Piedmont. It s on one part of this emblematic road, a few kilometers from the heart of the village of Termignon where you will intervene. Led by passionate professionals of the association The muraillers of Provence who desire to transmit their knowledge, you will participate in the repair and construction of a calade (a pavement of cobblestones). Work 5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Remember to bring sturdy and closed shoes for work Physical work but beautiful environment To discover the Salt Road , you can watch this video (in French) performed by the Vanoise National Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxqSFXZIEY

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation under tents on the village s campsite. Jeunesse et Reconstruction will provide tents and mattresses; please don t forget to bring a bed sheet and a very warm sleeping bag. Nights are cold You will have access to the camping showers and toilets, and can use a small kitchen for cooking. Meals will be prepared by volunteers for the whole group. Do not hesitate to bring ingredients and recipes to show your country s gastronomy. Like every other volunteer you will participate in the daily tasks and the group organization (cooking, washing dishes, cleaning-). Please note that the organizers of the camp can t take care of you if you arrive before the starting date of the camp, or if you stay after

📍 About the location

Located at 1,300 meters above sea level, the Termignon offers beautiful scenery, and many opportunities for hiking and viewing wildlife and flora. Locals will advise you on the best spots A free shuttle from the village also allows to go to the heart of the Park, from the main walking routes to explore the lakes and mountain refuges If you love the mountains and fresh air, welcome to Termignon Other activities on the village: tree climbing, climbing, tennis, nature exhibits, water sports, swimming pool, summer events, meeting with local people ... More information at: http://termignon.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com

⚠️ Requirements

1/ No special knowledge or competence is required for this camp, except being motivated, curious and loving work in group 2 / Our association doesn t provide a car during the workcamp. 3 / At the end of the workcamp, no transportation will be organized by our association. You will then have to arrange your own means of transport to return to the train station and plan it during the camp with the team leader and the inhabitants. 4/ More info about trains: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/?rfrr=PropositionAller_header_ACCUEIL5/ European volunteers should bring their European health care card, and everybody must, in any case, BRING THEIR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. If health issues on the camp, the volunteers will have to pay for it, and then get reimbursed once back in the home country. 6/Please don t forget to bring: a warm sleeping bag, warm clothes (socks, sweaters and rain-coat-), a bathing suit. For male volunteers: short pants are generally prohibited in the public swimming pools in France, please bring a bathing suit. For the work: worn out and protective clothes; strong and closed shoes. To make exchanges and meetings easier, your games, songbooks, small gifts, pictures, musical instruments and recipes, will be also welcome 7/ It is not possible for foreigners to change traveller-checks into cash money at the French bank agencies: please do it before the workcamp starts at money changers (in airports, main train stations, big cities)

ℹ️ Additional information

Chantier ouvert a partir de 17ans Pour les participants francais. NB : site de montagne, les nuits sont fraiches : sac de couchage chaud necessaire / Mountain location, nights are cold : warm sleeping bag is needed.

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📅 Available sessions

JR18/208

06/08/2018 → 25/08/2018

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 9
♂ 0/4 ♀ 0/5

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 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

Termignon, 73500 Val-Cenis, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 20:52 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French