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ABOUT US
Hi! I’m Federica, originally from Gignod, a small alpine village near Aosta in the beautiful Aosta Valley.
I love crafting, travelling, meeting people from different cultures and sharing stories over good food.
Together with my partner Didier, we have been welcoming Workawayers for several years and one of our favourite parts of every project is the human connection created along the way.
Didier is 36 and works in furniture design. He is a dreamer, passionate about films, books, architecture and travel.
This year things are a little different: I am currently pregnant, so while I will always be around and available during the day, I will not be able to take part in physically demanding work — but I’ll happily coordinate, organise, cook, chat and make sure everyone feels at home 😊
ABOUT THE PROJECT
We are chronic dreamers and always have a new project in mind.
After renovating our own home and other family properties over the past years, our 2026 project is the renovation of my father’s mountain house in Buthier, a tiny hamlet above Gignod.
This is a real family renovation project, and we love sharing the process with people who enjoy hands-on experiences, creativity and seeing a place slowly come to life.
All projects and activities with Workawayers take place in Gignod / Buthier, Aosta Valley, in the heart of the Italian Alps.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Charity work
Art & design
Music
Gardening
Mountain
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The places we recommend you to see in the Valley are:
-Etroubles (Small and cozy village)
-Lago del Gran San Bernardo (one of my fav places actually)
-Pont d'Ael (on the way to Cogne)
The non-demanding hikes (max 3 hours with an adequate altitude difference) that we recommend in the Valley are:
- Le cascate del Ruitor (La Thuile)
- Rifugio Prarayer (Bionaz)
-Rifugio Chaligne (Gignod)
-Rifugio Montfallère (Saint-Nicolas) --> Amazing sculptures on the way
-Rifugio Benevolo (Rhèmes)
Some Apps for you in the Valley:
- Skilife
-MontagnaVda
-SkiAlp Gran San Bernardo
Help
⚠️ SPECIFIC HELP NEEDED 2026 ⚠️
This season we are mainly looking for help with:
-Gardening / outdoor maintenance
-Cleaning / organising renovation spaces
-Creative/manual projects
-General help around the property
We especially appreciate people who are:
-Independent and proactive
-Comfortable with flexible organisation
-Happy with rustic/outdoor living
-Positive and adaptable
Didier is generally available for shared/heavier tasks mainly on Sundays and Mondays, while I'm always around during the week for coordination and lighter activities.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis 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 – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Due to major renovation works in both our home and the guest house this year, we unfortunately cannot provide a private indoor room as we did in previous seasons.
Accommodation options for 2026 are therefore:
-Camping in our meadow/garden (beautiful mountain setting)
-Parking for camper vans / vans
-For very short stays only (1–3 nights maximum): possibility to sleep on our sofa indoors
You will still have full access to:
-Bathroom / shower
-Our house and common living spaces
-Wi-Fi
-Electricity / charging facilities
⚠️ This year’s setup is much more rustic than usual and may not suit everyone.
If you are looking for comfort or privacy, this may not be the right opportunity for you.
But if you love simple mountain life, outdoor living and authentic family projects, you may love it here.
🍝 MEALS & EXPECTED HELP
We ask for around 3 hours of help per day, with flexibility to organise longer days in exchange for full days off so you can enjoy the mountains.
In exchange, we provide: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We love sharing meals together whenever possible and consider this an important part of the cultural exchange.
🚗 IMPORTANT LOGISTICS
Buthier is a tiny mountain hamlet above Gignod.
Having your own car / van is strongly recommended as public transport is limited and the village is not easily reachable without a vehicle.
Perfect for people travelling by camper van / road trip / with their own transport.
What else ...
If you love: mountains, hiking, climbing, skiing, cycling, nature, simple and authentic experiences then this could be a wonderful fit for you.
We love sharing homemade aperitifs, mountain walks, local tips and spontaneous adventures with our guests.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet acces in our home, not in the home in Buthier. Of course, you can come over to our place (8minutes driving from Buthier) whenever you want.
Space for parking camper vans
MOOOOOOORE than welcome :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Cocco
Cocco works mainly in the vegetable garden.
Dumas
Lafayete
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We organized our time as we wanted,… read more
They contributed to several projects around the house, including gardening,… read more
We truly hope our paths cross again soon, maybe even by visiting them in the house they’re dreaming of buying somewhere in the Alps. They are respectful, positive, and… read more
Due ragazze solari, genuine, sempre disponibili e piene di energia.
Ci hanno aiutato tantissimo: hanno sistemato le scale del fienile, pulito a fondo la casa, dato l’impregnante ai travi e collaborato al progetto… read more
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We organized our time as we wanted,… read more
They contributed to several projects around the house, including gardening,… read more
We truly hope our paths cross again soon, maybe even by visiting them in the house they’re dreaming of buying somewhere in the Alps. They are respectful, positive, and… read more
Due ragazze solari, genuine, sempre disponibili e piene di energia.
Ci hanno aiutato tantissimo: hanno sistemato le scale del fienile, pulito a fondo la casa, dato l’impregnante ai travi e collaborato al progetto… read more
From the very beginning, Reuben was eager to help with anything: he moved furniture and materials of all… read more
We had the privilege of hosting Erin, Lauren, Ruben, Asher, and Rob, and from the very beginning it was clear that this would be a special experience. They brought such positive energy, enthusiasm, and a rare willingness to help.
In this review, I’ll mention just a… read more
From the very first second, they welcomed me warmly, so it soon felt like home.
The work they offered me was varied and simple. I was free to choose my work.
Besides, you'll quickly make new animal friends, because Cocco is happy about every pat.
I can highly recommend Federica and Didier and I… read more
She helped us with several renovation and maintenance tasks at our grandparents’ house in Buthier, a small mountain village in Valle d’Aosta.
Ronja is a true worker – reliable, committed, and full of energy. She approached every task… read more
Oltre ad averci aiutato molto a casa, con i lavori che dovevamo fare, abbiamo avuto modo di avere dei bei momenti di confronto. Grazie ragazzi!!
Work included: sanding the wood, painting the cellar, building a new work table etc. Work varied a lot and we could choose when we do what!
We really appreciated the freedom that Didier and Federica gave us!
The place itself is AMAZING! So so beautiful with so many snowy mountains!
We… read more
Non solo si tratta di un instancabile lavoratore ma abbiamo trovato in un lui una persona davvero di cuore.
Ci ha aiutato in tutto, dedicando molto più tempo del previsto ad aiutarci con il nostro sogno e ha sempre avuto un sorriso pronto per noi.
L'augurio è di… read more
Ospitare questa coppia è stato un vero piacere.
Ci hanno aiutato in tutto e per tutto, insegnandoci inoltre molto sulle varie tecniche di compostaggio.
Consigliatissimi come workawayers :)
Lasceremo una recensione solo per Franco, in quanto sarà poi la persona che utilizzerà questo profilo in futuro ( un grazie per Diego è comunque d'obbligo!).
Abbiamo condiviso qualche avventura con Franco e molte risate. Nonostante la giovane età e la poca esperienza, è un… read more
L'aiuto dato in casa è stato davvero importante per noi (anche in vista… read more
My work was a little bit helping in the garden, cooking and painting. Btw Fede's apartment is amazing!
They recommend me… read more
Nonostante la sua giovane età, ha un bagaglio ricco di esperienze, storie e sogni. Una bellissima esperienza, sia per me che per Didier e la mia famiglia. Grazie!!
Ci siamo divertiti e lui ha lavorato senza sosta, aiutandoci davvero tanto. Ha fatto lavori di diversa natura e si è adattato alle situazioni più disparate: dal dare il bianco, al smontare mobili, al costruire. Spero di rivederlo presto in Valle!
Si sono fermate solo due giorni ma hanno riempito la casa di allegria! Spero di rivederle presto :)
We helped Federica with some cleaning and we really enjoyed spending time with her. Despite our short visit, we had some interesting and funny conversations. She was always ready and willing to help us with any problem (when one of us was… read more
Grazie al loro aiuto abbiamo potuto risistemare una parte di giardino. Grazie ancora per il tempo passato insieme :)
