Are you planning to travel to French-speaking countries? And when you're travelling, do you love being able to communicate with local people? Or have you simply fallen in love with the language of love?
In any case, this workation is ideal for you!
You'll have time, space and the best working conditions. But you'll also have the perfect environment for learning French, with teachers on hand and plenty of activities and excursions to do in the language you're learning.
For 2, 3 or 4 weeks you can start learning French or improve quickly if you've already started. During this period, the Coliving Petit Vélan will also be a great and friendly school.
C'est une opportunité unique !
But don't wait too long, there are only 15 places!
In any case, this workation is ideal for you!
You'll have time, space and the best working conditions. But you'll also have the perfect environment for learning French, with teachers on hand and plenty of activities and excursions to do in the language you're learning.
For 2, 3 or 4 weeks you can start learning French or improve quickly if you've already started. During this period, the Coliving Petit Vélan will also be a great and friendly school.
C'est une opportunité unique !
But don't wait too long, there are only 15 places!
Prices
2 weeks - 800 CHF
3 weeks - 1100 CHF
4 weeks - 1400 CHF
2 weeks - 800 CHF
3 weeks - 1100 CHF
4 weeks - 1400 CHF
What's included?
You can also book:
Single room: 200 CHF per week
Double occupancy in a 2-bed room: 150 CHF weekly (per person)
Private lesson: 25 CHF per hour
Saint Bernard Pass: 13 activities, public transport in the area and many advantages (bicycle, canyoning, zip line, paragliding, wine tour): 29 CHF
- Two, three or four weeks accommodation
- Shared 4-6 bed room
- Breakfast every day
- Collaborative dinners, Monday to Friday (every night someone in the group makes a recipe they like)
- 1:30h group lessons a day, Monday to Friday
- 1h private class per week
- Games and activities in the evenings
- Saturday excursions
- A completely French-speaking environment
- Wifi 150 mbps internet
- Coworking space
You can also book:
Single room: 200 CHF per week
Double occupancy in a 2-bed room: 150 CHF weekly (per person)
Private lesson: 25 CHF per hour
Saint Bernard Pass: 13 activities, public transport in the area and many advantages (bicycle, canyoning, zip line, paragliding, wine tour): 29 CHF
The Working Space
‣ 150 mbps internet
‣ free coffee and tea
‣ shared workspace
French Workation Program
4 - 31 August 2024
4 - 31 August 2024
Arrival day: Sundays
Departure day: Saturdays
Activities to book on site:
Excursions include the breathtaking Swiss countryside, cultural tours and visits to the most beautiful cities.
Some examples: Col Saint Bernard, Fondation Berry, Laiterie d'Orsière, thermal baths, Monastère Saint Maurice, Gorge du Durnand, Jardins Botaniques Alpins, Ceramics, Hanging Trails, Scooters, Canyoning, Woulfine Tyroliennes, Paragliding, Rap jump, and many more hiking options.
Departure day: Saturdays
Activities to book on site:
Excursions include the breathtaking Swiss countryside, cultural tours and visits to the most beautiful cities.
Some examples: Col Saint Bernard, Fondation Berry, Laiterie d'Orsière, thermal baths, Monastère Saint Maurice, Gorge du Durnand, Jardins Botaniques Alpins, Ceramics, Hanging Trails, Scooters, Canyoning, Woulfine Tyroliennes, Paragliding, Rap jump, and many more hiking options.
FAQ
A workation is exactly how it sounds — working while on vacation (work + vacation = workation). It is also called a 'workoliday' or 'woliday'.
It's a combination of business and leisure: sending emails and hitting targets in the middle of the mountains, while stunning hikes can make you feel rejuvenated.
It's a combination of business and leisure: sending emails and hitting targets in the middle of the mountains, while stunning hikes can make you feel rejuvenated.
The easiest way to reach our coliving space is via Geneva airport.
From Geneva airport, take the train to Martigny and then to Orsières. In Orsières you take a bus till Bourg Saint Pierre.
Please send us your arrival time 3 days before your journey.
You can buy your ticket on Omio
You can fly to Italy (Milan, Bergamo, Torino) and take a bus to Aosta. From Aosta you can book a pick up down in the booking section.
From Geneva airport, take the train to Martigny and then to Orsières. In Orsières you take a bus till Bourg Saint Pierre.
Please send us your arrival time 3 days before your journey.
You can buy your ticket on Omio
You can fly to Italy (Milan, Bergamo, Torino) and take a bus to Aosta. From Aosta you can book a pick up down in the booking section.
We celebrate community cooking. That means, that we cook together and eat together.
Do you prefer cooking your own meals? No problem at all.
In any case, the kitchen is always available for you.
Need to buy groceries? There is a kiosk in the village and two small markets in the next village. We also frequently travel to Italy to purchase groceries.
But if you're hungry and don't have time to cook, there are three restaurants in the village, and two more in the next village. There will be plenty of opportunities to discover local cuisine!
Do you prefer cooking your own meals? No problem at all.
In any case, the kitchen is always available for you.
Need to buy groceries? There is a kiosk in the village and two small markets in the next village. We also frequently travel to Italy to purchase groceries.
But if you're hungry and don't have time to cook, there are three restaurants in the village, and two more in the next village. There will be plenty of opportunities to discover local cuisine!
Bourg Saint Pierre is a charming village in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery that makes it an ideal destination for those who are passionate about nature and love hiking.
There are several hiking trails to choose from, including the popular Col de la Forclaz trail, the Les Gorges du Durnand trail, the challenging Mont Rogneux trail, the scenic Lac des Vaux trail, and the Mont Chemin trail that takes you through beautiful forests and alpine meadows. Check Alltrails for more information on trails and difficulty levels.
There are several hiking trails to choose from, including the popular Col de la Forclaz trail, the Les Gorges du Durnand trail, the challenging Mont Rogneux trail, the scenic Lac des Vaux trail, and the Mont Chemin trail that takes you through beautiful forests and alpine meadows. Check Alltrails for more information on trails and difficulty levels.
Feel free to work! The program is an indication.
Wifi speed is 150 mbps
Wifi speed is 150 mbps
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