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!
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.
- 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
- Activities
- Temporary exhibition
- Archeological digs
- Geology
- Discovery
- History
- Industry
- Equipment
- Coach parking
- Car park
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Services
- Educational visits
- Booking obligatory
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Booking of general amenities
- Guided tours
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.
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
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Credit transferGroups (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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Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain view
- Cycle track/route within 500 m
- Mountain location
- Close to a public transportation
- Village 2 km away
Access
Access
- RDV at the La Mine museum, in l'Argentière la Bessée.
