Snapshot
During four days you will perform a voluntary work assignment. In return for your valuable support, you will be offered board and lodging.
You will be able to support the two farm owners in the maintenance of the grounds, cutting wood, cooking, and spending time with their son Ramiro, as well as in the organisation of class camp
Inclusions
Organisation of travel and stay at Campo Cortoi
4 overnight stays in a double room in one
of the rustic stone houses
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the farm Arrival & return journey by train to Mergoscia
Supervision & coordination of the work and activities by the couple
Swiss Coupon Pass with 100 exclusive 2 for 1 offers throughout Switzerland worth CHF49
Exclusions
Air Tickets (International / Domestic)
Visa and Insurance
Suggested optional activities/ tours if any.
Any meals / snacks other than mentioned in the itinerary
Camera Fee and any other entertainment charges
Tips of any kind – Guides, Driver, Cruise Crew, etc.
Portages at airport
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone etc
Beverages of any kind
Any Item do not mentioned above
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1-5 Voluntary tourism Campo Cortoi, Mergoscia
Would you like an opportunity to get involved in your holiday and looking for a suitable offer? Well, the Campo Cortoi could be just the thing for you! On this holiday you will experience hands-on volunteering. Surrounded by fantastic views of Lake Maggiorre you will carry out a variety of tasks which will give you a unique insight into life on the alp. The Campo Cortoi has five refurbished stone houses (locally known as Rustico) with a capacity to accommodate up to 30 guests and is suitable for school classes, clubs or private holidays. Awaiting you in the village of Mergoscia is a wonderful, natural experience. During your stay, cooking is done on wood stoves with the energy for electricity and hot water generated exclusively by solar panels. You will support Stefanie and Mario on four out of the five days helping out with various jobs and activities such as getting supplies from the valley with the aid of the donkeys. On your free day you have leisure time to explore the village, its panoramic paths and the impressive Vogorno Lake which is nearby
Volunteer work and activities:
During four days you will perform a voluntary work assignment. In return for your valuable support, you will be offered board and lodging. In Campo Cortoi there are many different tasks to be done every day. You will be able to support the two farm owners in the maintenance of the grounds, cutting wood, cooking, and spending time with their son Ramiro, as well as in the organisation of class camps. If necessary, you can also go shopping in the valley, where you and the donkeys can buy supplies for the holiday village. During your stay you will also have the opportunity, depending on the workload, to “get a taste” of the organic vineyard in Mergoscia.
Leisure activity:
The typical mountain village of Mergoscia is situated on a sunny southern slope and is the ideal starting point for numerous hikes. The tourist centres of Locarno and Tenero are just a few kilometres away. You can therefore enjoy your free day in many ways.
Day 2
Voluntary tourism Campo Cortoi, Mergoscia
You will be able to support the two farm owners in the maintenance of the grounds, cutting wood, cooking, and spending time with their son Ramiro, as well as in the organisation of class camp
Day 3
Voluntary tourism Campo Cortoi, Mergoscia
You can also go shopping in the valley, where you and the donkeys can buy supplies for the holiday village. During your stay you will also have the opportunity, depending on the workload, to “get a taste” of the organic vineyard in Mergoscia.
Day 4
Voluntary tourism Campo Cortoi, Mergoscia
You will support Stefanie and Mario on four out of the five days helping out with various jobs and activities such as getting supplies from the valley with the aid of the donkeys. On your free day you have leisure time to explore the village, its panoramic paths and the impressive Vogorno Lake which is nearby
Take the train to Locarno in Ticino. There you change to the bus and go to the terminus in Mergoscia. Continue on foot along the hiking trail in the direction of Monti di Cortoi to Campo Cortoi which is marked with official hiking signs. The walking time is about 40 minutes. Access to the site is only by foot, with all material transported in backpacks. Alternatively, you can organise your own journey to Mergoscia with your own vehicle. After an exciting and inspiring week you will start your journey home on Friday afternoon
Accomodations
1 STAR
Rustic Stone Houses or similar
Policies
Terms & Condition’s
1. Above rates are subject to availability.
2. Cancellation charges as per company policy.
3. The above rates are subject to change in case of travel during the peak season
4. In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised
5. In case of Political Unrest, bad weather or sudden breakdown of the vessel we may shift guest to alternative Govt. ferry and no refund will be entertained in that situation.
6. Our Executive may change your itinerary depending on the weather condition and availability of ferry and same will be updated to you daily basis.*GOOD TO KNOW:*
The offer includes board and lodging. In return, you will support your hosts with all the work they do at Campo Cortoi.
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