The image depicts two individuals climbing a rock face, each wearing a helmet and harness, with one person\'s hand grasping a rope and the other holding a metal bar.
The image shows a group of people posing for a photo, with a table and chairs in the background. The table is set with a centerpiece, and the chairs are arranged around it. The overall atmosphere suggests a formal event or gathering.
Two people in helmets and harnesses prepare to rappel from a rocky cliffside, with a scenic mountainous landscape in the background on a sunny day.
A man in an orange shirt and red helmet is rappelling down a mountain with his arms outstretched, surrounded by trees and a lake in the background.
The image depicts a group of five people gathered around a table in a cozy room, enjoying a meal together in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a mountain peak with a cloudy sky, featuring a prominent rocky outcropping and a small village at its base, bathed in sunlight.
The image shows a group of people standing together, with some holding flags or banners, and a large crowd in the background, likely at a political rally or event.
The image depicts three individuals traversing a narrow, elevated wooden walkway suspended between two rocky cliffs, secured by ropes for safety.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a boat, with the woman wearing an orange top and grey cardigan, and the man holding a black bag.
The image depicts a two-story house with a balcony on each floor, featuring a woodpile in front and surrounded by trees and bushes, with a person\'s head visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a house under construction, featuring a wooden frame with exposed beams, set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a house under construction, featuring scaffolding and exposed wooden framing, set against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape with trees and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a dining table, wood-burning stove, and comfortable seating area, featuring warm wood paneling and natural light from a window.
The image depicts a kitchen with wooden cabinets and countertops, featuring a dining table with a floral tablecloth, and various items scattered on the floor and countertops.

Help put the finishing touches to our Chalet in Rhône-Alpes, France

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  • Description

    Description

    I m mountain guide and I build a house for my children. My wife and I built 4 houses before ! We know that difficulties. We are living in very nice place in a big chalet. We want to be helped by persons who travell and like to discover country. We sailed accross the ocean a long time ago and we were woofers in spain and france with our 2 children.


    je suis guide de montagne et jeconstruit un chalet pour mes enfants dans le village. Avec mon épouse nous avons déjà construit 4 maisons, nous connaissons les difficultés ! Nous vivons dans un très beau village, dans un chalet de 5 chambres, les enfants sont grands. Nous souhaitons etre aidés par des personnes qui voyagent et qui aiment découvrir du pays.
    Nous avons navigué en voilier il y a longtemps et nous avons fait du woofing en france et en espagne avec nos enfants chez des gens qui sont devenus nos amis.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    My wife and I travelled a lot, we teached our children when they were young. We like to know different culture soyou can have a good cultural expérience and discover french culture. You can learn new technic of building and traditionnal to, I m mountain guide and I can explain and practice a lot of technics.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I built my house, the fourth, I know I need helphand and I can explain the work. The house is in wood, the roof is finish and I want to close it before winter. Building is not very difficult, the work dangerous is finish. I can explain and I m sure you can if you like. Now we work with wood and insulation in woodfiber.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Catalan: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A bedroom in our big chalet, 5 bedrooms , but our bathroom. Wifi, tv ,place for yoga or pilates, fire place, garden, just near a wood, wiew of the village 200m from center.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We were woofers in france and spain for a long time, we know that is to be a volunteer. So we respect people, and want an exchange. The village is famous for mountain and ski, 2500 pers live here , there is a lot of association and nature is preserve.
    We live simply and play sports and guitare. We eat organic food and a little meat, not a lot of alcool.
    I want to speak english and I think it s absolutely necessairy ! I speak spanish to.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts two individuals climbing a rock face, each wearing a helmet and harness, with one person\'s hand grasping a rope and the other holding a metal bar.
The image shows a group of people posing for a photo, with a table and chairs in the background. The table is set with a centerpiece, and the chairs are arranged around it. The overall atmosphere suggests a formal event or gathering.
Two people in helmets and harnesses prepare to rappel from a rocky cliffside, with a scenic mountainous landscape in the background on a sunny day.
A man in an orange shirt and red helmet is rappelling down a mountain with his arms outstretched, surrounded by trees and a lake in the background.
The image depicts a group of five people gathered around a table in a cozy room, enjoying a meal together in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a mountain peak with a cloudy sky, featuring a prominent rocky outcropping and a small village at its base, bathed in sunlight.
The image shows a group of people standing together, with some holding flags or banners, and a large crowd in the background, likely at a political rally or event.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a boat, with the woman wearing an orange top and grey cardigan, and the man holding a black bag.
The image depicts a two-story house with a balcony on each floor, featuring a woodpile in front and surrounded by trees and bushes, with a person\'s head visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a house under construction, featuring a wooden frame with exposed beams, set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a house under construction, featuring scaffolding and exposed wooden framing, set against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape with trees and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a dining table, wood-burning stove, and comfortable seating area, featuring warm wood paneling and natural light from a window.
The image depicts a kitchen with wooden cabinets and countertops, featuring a dining table with a floral tablecloth, and various items scattered on the floor and countertops.

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