Welcome to the Bio Habitat Alpin website.!
We hope this site is inspirational to you on your journey of creating a sustainable lifestyle. We invite you to join us as friends, collaborators, and co-creators of an emerging ecovillage.
Bio Habitat Alpin is a registered association Loi 1901 The association is based in the small mountain hamlet of Le Désertet, Commune du Pontet, in the Savoie region of the Rhone Alps.
The community comprises a number of dwellings and approximately 3 acres of productive land. Our goal is to create a safe, friendly community where tolerance and cooperation is paramount.
create a safe and friendly environment where solidarity and coperation is paramount
achieve 90% self sufficiency in energy and food production
recycle 100% of al waste produced in our community
expand to include our neighbouring hamlets
educate and inform in our region
Bio Habitat Alpin is open to all regardless of age or ethnicity. We welcome anyone who is interested in the preservation of our planet as friends, collaborators or residents.
There are some opportunities to purchase property (see below) in our community and share the benefits we provide.
Please join our community as a member and we will keep you regularly informed of developments.
The membership fee is small but every euro helps us to expand and improve.
Renovation of existing barn to create a workshop and entertainment space. Started Jan 2015
Construction of terrace and bbq area.
Construction of dry toilet and solar shower
Construction of cob bread/pizza oven
Construction of reed bed water treatment unit
Construction of vertical axis wind turbine for power generation
Construction of water wheel and power take off for workwhop
Insulation of guest cabin and barn with eco friendly materials
The group is open to all. Members receive our monthly newsletter and access to all our events and courses at a reduced rate. The rate reductions will be advertised before an event.
Fees: Fees for the first year are voluntary contributions.
Adult
Retired
Unemployed
In the village of Le Désertet
1.5 hectares of land suitable for a yurt or caravan 15,000euros
Ancient barn with small plot of land, requires complete renovation 100,000euros
In Le Pontet
4 story house with attached barn needing updating. 160,000euros
For more information contact me.
