Recovery of old roads and dry stone building in an unusual valley in Pyrenees

CODE: ES-CAT W12.11

Study Theme

The volunteers will get to know the territory, will learn about construction techniques specially the construction of dry stone walls, get to know problems that tourism is causing in the area. Also, they will learn and see a guide to birds and plants of the Vall de Siarb Valley and to know the project of ¨Museu de camins¨ Path museum.

Work

We will be working on restoring and improving old roads, specially the roads and paths that the org. Balmes Blancs worked so hard to create: cleaning paths, rebuilding dry stone walls, placing stones and improving trail marks with paint. We will spend the working hours (4 hours/day) in nature, surrounded by forests, fields, etc. The work is mostly manual and physical. The group of participants will collaborate in the cleaning and reconstruction of the old rural roads of the valley, collaborating with the Museum of Paths Project that was created by the entity. Participants will be able to enjoy a unique natural environment in the valley of the High Pyrenees.

Location: Llagunes

Accommodation and food

You will sleep in common rooms with bunk beds. There are spaces for you to store your stuff during the camp. You also will have two bathrooms and showers with warm water and fully equipped kitchen.

Free time possibilities

Follow the paths of the museum of paths, running, hiking, getting to know the closer cities and tows such as Sort or Seu d'Urgell.

Requirements

No needed requirements, be in good shape and having motivation towards hiking.