Join us and help to renovate our 200 year old Alpine chalet in Les Contamines-Montjoie, France

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  Description

  We’re a French-Chinese-American family. We love our little corner of paradise and want to share the peace and beauty with friends, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers. The chalet is a great base for climbing, hiking, biking, and being in the Alps. We hope you will enjoy our chalet as much as we do, and discover our trails and ski areas. In exchange, you will help with small repairs, woodwork, brush clearing and home improvement projects.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You'll be hosted in a multicultural international family. We speak French, English and Spanish. You'll be able to integrate in the local community to practice French, or join local clubs, to expand your cultural or sporty ambitions. There is a local climbing / mountaineering club as well as cultural activities.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Woodwork (sanding, polishing), repairs (plumbing, cabinets), brush clearing, clearing out old construction material, home improvement projects (outdoor dining area). Need to be independent and self-starter.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  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.
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  Accommodation

  Own bedroom in mountain chalet. Full access to rest of house.
  You'll be able to join in family meals, or help yourself to provisions in the fridge to prepare your own meals.

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  What else ...

  Train and bus options to arrive at chalet.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  There is a co-working space in the nearest village (2 km away).

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  Space for parking camper vans

  You would need 4 wheel drive and high clearance to reach the chalet. Otherwise park at bottom of hill (1 km to walk up)

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Friendly dogs acceptable. I have a 9-yr old Labrador

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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