Dry-stone walls in Beverin Nature Park - Alp Durnan

Duration:

3 days, from Wednesday, 13 to Friday, 15 August 2025

Location:

• Meeting at 9:55 a.m. at the Andeer, Posta bus stop
• Location: Alp Durnan 7440 Andeer
• Accommodation: Lagerhaus Andeer (dormitory-style accommodation)

How it will work:

• Day 1, Wednesday, 13 August:
  Arrival at the meeting point at 9:55 a.m., welcome to the park, coffee break, transport to the work site, introduction to the theory of drywall construction, simple lunch in the open air, start of work, transport back to the accommodation at approx. 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner.
• Day 2, Thursday, 14 August:
  Breakfast, transport to the work site at 8:30 a.m., start of work, simple lunch in the open air, continuation of the work, transport back to the accommodation at approx. 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner.
• Day 3, Friday, 15 August:
  Breakfast, transport to the work site at 8:30 a.m., start of work, simple lunch in the open air, tidying up and completion of construction, transport to Andeer at about 3:30 p.m., snack at the nature park and journey home.

Introduction:

The theoretical and practical introduction will take place on-site.

Support:

Professional support by dry-stone wall specialist Flurin Stoffel.

Tasks:

• Introduction to the basic principles of dry-stone wall construction
• Practical work on the wall
• Learning about occupational safety
• Theoretical foundations of the craft
• Tools and stone working

What you’ll need:

• You are physically fit
• Appropriate footwear
• Weather-appropriate work clothing

Note:

• You will pay a CHF 100 contribution for board and lodging. The rest will be covered by Beverin Nature Park as a thank you for your work. 
• Accommodation is in the Lagerhaus Andeer (Dormitory-style rooms and private rooms)
• Participants are responsible for their own insurance.