MOUNTAIN MAKERS FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

Participants should plan to arrive in central Valloire in the late afternoon, between 5 PM and 6 PM. A more precise schedule will be provided based on summer timetables. Valloire is accessible by a regular shuttle service from Saint-Michel-Valloire train station, located 17 km away. It is recommended to book the shuttle in advance. Trains to Saint-Michel-Valloire are available from major cities such as Lyon Part-Dieu, Chambery-Challes Les Eaux, and Modane.

For those traveling by car, Valloire is one of the rare mountain resorts with two access routes in summer: via the Col du Télégraphe (Maurienne Valley) and the Col du Galibier (Briançonnais).

If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Train reservations can be made approximately four months in advance through the SNCF website: https://www.sncf-connect.com.

You will be accommodated in individual tents at a campsite in Valloire, with access to restrooms and showers within the establishment. The municipality will provide a section of the community hall, located less than 200 meters from the campsite. We will set up a kitchen and a communal living area there for group activities and as a shelter in case of bad weather.

Participants will take turns organizing communal life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and preparing meals using locally sourced products whenever possible. We will promote a primarily vegetarian diet with local and seasonal products, respecting all dietary needs and introducing participants to regional gastronomy.

Nights can be cold in the mountains, so bring a warm sleeping bag (comfort temperature around 5-10°C) and, if needed, a sleeping mat for extra comfort. Free Wi-Fi is available in certain areas of the resort and at the campsite. The campsite also has a washing machine. The cost of cleaning your laundry will be at your own expense.

Please fill the Parental Agreement and the Medical Fact Sheet as soon as possible (at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the workcamp).

The vaccines proofs (a note from the doctor or a copy of the vaccines) is MANDATORY, see list in the Medical Fact Sheet. Unvaccinated volunteers will not be accepted.

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.