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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 now able to welcome volunteers in our house in Buthier, in Aosta Valley. It is a peaceful and beautiful place, surrounded by nature, but it is also a place where you need to be quite independent.
For this reason, coming with your own car is absolutely necessary. Public transport is not running here, and without a car it would be difficult to move around, visit the area or manage daily life comfortably.
The house is habitable, but still a work in progress. The help can include small renovation tasks, sanding, painting, cleaning, organising spaces, helping outside, and sometimes supporting us with creative or artisan projects.
We usually ask for around 3 hours of help per day. The schedule is flexible: we care more about trust, communication and practical help than about strict working hours. We simply ask for a short daily update about what has been done.
We generally prefer to start with one week and then decide together whether to extend the stay.
This experience is best suited for someone independent, practical, respectful, with a car, who enjoys mountain life, quiet places and hands-on projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco 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 ⚠️
-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
Accommodation is in Buthier. The house is habitable, but please keep in mind that it is still a mountain home and part of a family project, so the experience may be simple and authentic rather than “hotel-like”.
This setup is best suited for independent people who enjoy simple mountain life, quiet places, nature and practical projects.
If you are looking for full comfort, hotel-style accommodation or a very social city lifestyle, this may not be the right opportunity for you.
But if you love mountains, peaceful places, manual work and authentic family projects, you may really enjoy it here.
MEALS & EXPECTED HELP
As we ask for a maximum of 3 hours of help per day, meals are not included.
The help can include small renovation tasks, cleaning, organising spaces, painting, sanding, helping outside, gardening, or supporting us with simple creative/artisan projects.
We like the exchange to be fair and relaxed: you will have a place to stay, and in return we ask for a few hours of practical help each day.
The schedule can be flexible, and we can agree together on the best rhythm depending on the weather, the tasks and your plans to explore the area.
IMPORTANT LOGISTICS – OWN CAR REQUIRED
Having your own car or van is essential. Public transport is very limited, and the village is not easily reachable without a vehicle.
For this reason, we can only host volunteers who come with their own car / van / camper.
This opportunity is perfect for people travelling by road trip, camper van, or with their own transport, who want to discover the mountains while living a simple and authentic experience.
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 :)
