House Sitting and Language Exchange in the Swiss Alps🏔️

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La experiencia

I offer stay, board, and Italian lessons if needed. Since I work a lot and have limited time, optional help with cleaning and cooking is greatly appreciated, as well as language lessons or conversation in other languages — preferably Spanish, English, Russian, and Albanian. If you speak any other languages, please let me know! 😊
Normally, I host one volunteer, but I can also consider couples or two friends.

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Que ofreces?

2 horas de ayuda por día

Limpieza: Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.

Tareas Domésticas: Ayuda haciendo las camas y tareas domésticas.

Cocina: Prepara las comidas para los huéspedes.

Enseñanza de Idiomas: Enseñar un idioma al anfitrión, a los invitados o a las comunidades locales.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Tragos gratis: Obtén tragos y comidas gratis.

Eventos gratis: Obtén pases gratis para los mejores eventos de la ciudad.

Pub Crawls: Forma parte de los pub crawls en bares locales.

Bicicletas a tu disposición: Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Clases de idiomas: Toma clases de idiomas gratis en nuestro espacio.

Terapias holísticas: Puedes unirte a nuestras actividades terapéuticas gratuitamente.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet de Alta Velocidad: Internet de alta velocidad para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Español Fluído o Inglés Fluído

Entre 18 y 60 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Seguro de viaje

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

The accommodation is in a typical 18th-century Ticino chalet located in the heart of the Swiss Alps at 1,400 meters above sea level. Just 300 meters from the Ritom funicular, 10 meters from the bus stop, and 7 minutes from the Quinto highway exit, the chalet is an excellent base for backpackers, globetrotters, digital nomads, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, open-minded travelers, couples, and nature lovers.

The chalet is cozy, vintage, and a bit rustic — so please don’t expect 5-star accommodation (and if you decide to stay, please don’t complain about that 😉).
Because it’s a historic building, the ceilings are only 185–195 cm high and there are exposed beams, so it may feel uncomfortable for people taller than 180 cm.

Here, you can enjoy fresh mountain air, peace, breathtaking landscapes, and scenic nature trails. The area is ideal year-round: long hikes, pristine forests, mountain biking, or skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Airolo, Carì, Prato Leventina, and Andermatt Sedrun slopes.

My name is Ettore — I’m a father and entrepreneur. I run my own technical support company and manage my vacation rental, a business I founded with my ex-girlfriend and now manage entirely on my own.
I’m easygoing, friendly, and open-minded. I’ve traveled widely, am used to sharing spaces with others, and value mutual respect and tolerance.

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Actividades & Turnos

I’m always interested in meeting new people and exchanging experiences, especially through language exchange. I’m currently studying Russian and Albanian and improving my Spanish.

I offer room, board, and Italian lessons if needed. Optional help with cleaning and cooking is appreciated, as well as language lessons or conversation in Spanish, English, Russian, Albanian, or any other language you may speak ✨

The kitchen is shared with me and with the guests of the house (where my vacation rental business also operates). Volunteers can also use my living room to work, read, relax, or enjoy a coffee.

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Reglas

• The volounteer can normally sleep on a sofà in the living room or share a bedroom.
• There are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower.
• This experience is ideal for positive, informal, multicultural travelers who are used to hostel-style living, tents, shared spaces, and sharing a room or sleepinf on a sofà.
• If you’re seeking privacy, luxury, or are not comfortable sharing spaces, this is not the right fit.
• I’m happy to share experiences with volunteers — outings with friends, dinners out, skiing, walks, small trips, and excursions in the area.
• I’m always available to give tips about places to visit and things to do nearby.