The Briançonnais is full of treasures. In addition to its fauna and flora, which flourish in the shelter of the high mountains that surround and protect the valley, the mineral world presents here all its originality.
New :
- a Planetarium to learn about astronomy and make the connection from rocks to stars!
- a Dinosaurs exhibition to complete the history of the Earth and the Universe
CONSULT THE AGENDA
The geodevelopment is unique and offers completely improbable things, those rock formations that one does not expect to find in the Alps. Lava cushions, dolomites and other ophiolites formed on the ruins of the alpine ocean, offer to the view a patchwork of colors and forms to make dream those who love rockery.
It is undoubtedly here that lovers of the earth will be able to unravel the mysteries of its creation. Opened since March 2016, the House of Geology and Geopark aims to provide access to geological knowledge.
An educational place par excellence, it welcomes the general public, scientists, students and school groups. If it presents the geological wealth of the region, it tells the story of the birth of the Alps and the history of the earth, since its creation 4,567 million years ago.
In the museum, a 7 meter long frieze illustrates its evolution and also photos, models... interactive touch screens and real time seismographic readings, which make the visit complete and fun. To go further, the House offers themed workshops, screenings, temporary exhibitions, conferences, introductory courses and even access to a small laboratory equipped with microscopes, to better understand what happens between the pores of the rock.
THE MOUNTAINS ARE STILL GROWING At a rate of one millimeter per year. This is due to the drift of the continents, which continue to move closer together, perhaps one day to become one again.
THE REGION HAD AN OCEAN about 200 million years ago, the Alpine Ocean. Its disappearance led to the formation of the Alps.
CRABS ARE FOUND IN THE ECRINS NATIONAL PARK Fossilized of course. At an altitude of 2250m, they testify to the presence of marine life before the formation of the Alps. You can see them at the Ravin du Rialet.
