RESTORE THE SHELT'EARTH ON THE MOUNTAIN

CODE: CONCF- 1314

Project and work :

Help restore a hut at the heart of the “hunters' site” in the south of France!

The commune of Puy-Sanière would like to restore the “hunters' hut”, a structure located overlooking the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, and through which many hikers pass. Once used as a base for hunters, this structure is part of the commune's rural heritage and could also become a shelter for walkers.

You'll be taking part in the restoration of the hut's enclosure during a 3-week international work camp. You'll work on cleaning up the site, deconstructing it before starting to build, and finally constructing a low wall. At the end of your work, the walls will extend over 24 linear meters, allowing the hut to become a used shelter again!

This is a high-mountain project, so you'll need to read the description carefully before signing up. You'll be asked to provide a letter of introduction to the project before you can register!

Accommodation and meals:

You'll be accommodated outside the hut, in a large shady area where tents (supplied by CONCORDIA) will be pitched to provide shelter from the elements. A party room is also available, with access to WCs and a covered kitchen. Telephone reception, but no WIFI.

Meals are prepared either in an outdoor kitchen or in the covered kitchen. You'll share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the animators and you will participate in the shopping and preparation of meals, giving priority to healthy and local products.

Partner :

Together with the Parc des Ecrins, Concordia has decided to set up a project in the Puy-Sanières mountain area. This Concordia project is part of an overall project by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur delegation to work in the transalpine and Franco-Italian zones. Our aim is to highlight the need to restore dry-stone huts for workcamps.

Geographical location and leisure activities :

Puy-Sanières is a commune in southern France, located on the southern flank of Mont Guillaume (2,552 m), at the southernmost tip of the Écrins massif. It lies in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, near the Serre-Ponçon lake.

The site of the “hunters' hut” is located a few kilometers from the center of the village of Puy-Sanières, on land mainly devoted to pastoralism and soft tourism activities.

The site will be punctuated by leisure activities, such as discovering the region and its specialities, hiking and other sporting activities, as well as opportunities to meet the local population.

Special requirements and remarks:

Remember to bring gloves, work clothes and shoes. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good comforter and warm clothes. Don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.).

You can also take along recipes from your country/region, musical instruments and games.

The last day is devoted to departure, usually in the morning.

Languages :

English, French