Project: Neige et Merveilles is a protected site with a wealth of natural, archaeological, mining and cultural treasures. This site, which has survived an extensive period of mining, has been home to the Neige et Merveilles association for the past sixty years. Today, it is a place where families, groups, and hikers can meet up and enjoy this site located in the Mercantour National Park at an altitude of 1,500m. You will participate in the complete renovation of one of the building’s roofs and the improvement of the facility’s energy performance (insulation of the roof, windows with double-glazing). This building, open to the public, is a multi-purpose hall reserved for conferences, evening festivities and activities. There is also a large library.
Work: You will be replacing the existing roof (larch wood boards, wood wool insulation, steel decking and snow-stoppers). The surface area is 90m². You will work 4 days a week, from 8.30 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5 pm. You will be supervised by a technical coordinator. This operation started two years ago and this is the second session for this renovation project.
Accommodation and food: You will be housed in 4 to 6-person rooms with bathrooms. The meals will be prepared by a kitchen team, however you will be asked in turn to help to tidy the dining rooms, tableware and kitchen.
Location: Tende, 2 hours from Nice (by train). The site is isolated in the mountains (altitude of 1,500m), 10km from the village of Tende and 50km from Vintimille (Italy).
Leisure: In addition to the weekends, in the middle of the week, one day will be devoted to visits and activities. You will discover the mountain environment (fauna, flora, hiking at the Vallée des Merveilles archaeological site in the Mercantour National Park) and the historical and cultural heritage of the region (visit to the medieval villages in the Roya valley). You will also be able to enjoy some sports activities, tree-climbing circuits and via ferrata). You will be accompanied by an activity coordinator.
Special requirements: You will be working on the roof. Take notes if you suffer from vertigo!
Time and directions to the meeting point: At Tendes train station, at 5:25pm. Campleaders will pick you up and bring you to the workcamp.