La Mine d'Argent du Fournel

  • Museum
  • Sciences and technology
  • Geology
  • Industry
Elevation : 1000m
Château saint-Jean, 05120 L' Argentière-la-Bessée
The Silver Mine, a historic heritage gem unique in the Hautes Alpes.
Discover the work of the miners through the galleries in this universe in the heart of the mountains. Accompanied by a guide, you'll take an amazing trip back in time!
- "Must-See" guided tour: for young and old alike, the one-hour underground discovery tour, with 600m of medieval and 19th-century galleries.
- The "Indoor Adventure" tour: an in-depth, sporty tour with 2? hours of immersion in small groups in never-before-seen galleries!
- The adventure game "L'Odyssée souterraine XIX° siècle": a fun way to explore the galleries of the 19th century while solving riddles!
- The NEW adventure game "L'Odyssée médiévale": for the more sporty, a maze of galleries from the Middle Ages, to be explored as the challenges and riddles present themselves to you!
- The escape game "On s'fait la malle?!": an indoor game at the Château St. Laurent. an indoor game at the Château St Jean, based on real-life epic events, for a more historical feel.

Booking essential for all services.

Bring very good footwear, as there is ice and snow on the path down to La Mine.
Warning: slots may be cancelled in the event of heavy snowfall...

Not recommended for people in poor health (mountain path leading to La Mine: 10-15 minutes with an 80-metre drop). Appropriate footwear and clothing recommended (temperature 12°).

Information and bookings by telephone.

Activities

Activities
  • Minimum age (in years) : 5

Services

Services

Car park

Rates

Rates

Full price:
Adults (+16 years): €16,
Children (-16 years): €11.

Reduced price:
Adults (+16 years): €13,
Children (-16 years): €10.
Reduced price : Groups of 10 or more, jobseekers, students, large families, partners, visit + escape pack, etc. On presentation of proof.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque
CashCash
Credit transferCredit transfer

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 15 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 5 April 2025 until 11 November 2025 - Open everyday

Medias

Medias

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vidéo mine d'argent
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Location

Location

La Mine d'Argent du Fournel
Elevation : 1000m
Château saint-Jean, 05120 L' Argentière-la-Bessée

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Italian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village 2 km away
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Cycle track/route within 500 m

Access

Access
  • RDV at the La Mine museum, in l'Argentière la Bessée.
Updated on 14 February 2025 at 16:32
by Pays des Ecrins Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 227042)