EYA - Experiencing and conveying the emotions of the "Terre Alte" (high lands)

CODE: LEG05

Work:

The core activity involves observing and capturing, during the hikes, the landscapes, natural features, human traces, and cultural elements, along with the emotions and sensations they inspire. Participants will translate these experiences into written reflections and photographic or video documentation, which will then be woven together into a summary that will serve as a source of inspiration for territorial animation projects.
At three different alpine pastures, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the work of local shepherds, assisting with livestock care, cheesemaking, and the functioning of the facility (e.g., firewood collection). Maintenance work on structures or trails may also be planned.

Accommodation and food

The facility will be self-managed, with participants responsible for daily tasks such as meal preparation and cleaning, and they will be accommodated in shared rooms.
The menu will be discussed with the group to accommodate different needs

Location and leisure

The camp’s logistical base will be the Malga Silter refuge in Campolungo, situated at 1,490 meters, reachable on foot in about an hour and a half from Campolaro (Bienno, BS), where participants will be transported by car.
The accommodation facility is owned by ERSAF Lombardia, which is supporting us in the organization of the camp.
Internet connection cannot be guaranteed.

Project hosted by

The local Legambiente Valle Camonica chapter has been active since the 1980s and has already organized several international workcamps. It promotes initiatives on various issues, such as the protection of rivers, land use management, landscape conservation, and environmental care. Over the past three years, it has carried out numerous educational projects on environmental sustainability, both in primary and secondary schools.

Directions to meeting point

Bus and train station Boario in Darfo Boario Terme city on the 15th of July in the afernoon.

Requirements

As the field camp is part of a broader project linked to the Alpine context, participants must come exclusively from countries within the Alpine arc (France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy).
Given that the activities involve itinerant mountain routes between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level, participants are required to have a level of physical fitness that allows them to walk for several hours on mountain trails, with average daily elevation gains of around 500–600 meters. They must also be equipped with mountain backpack and appropriate clothing, including hiking waterproof boots, a waterproof jacket, and warm garments and al least a complete change of clothes including shoes.
They will also need to bring a warm sleeping bag, fitted sheet ( 90 cm) and a pillow case.