Mineral walk: La Meije, glaciers, climate, for young and old, beginners and experts alike. Pebbles, rocks and landscapes tell the story of the mountain, while glaciers and moraines tell the story of climate, landscape and man.
On a lovely walk, we'll collect pebbles and stones that will tell us all about the Meije, the Romanche and the glaciers. How did these rocks get here? We'll eliminate the various hypotheses to find the transporters of our pebbles and cobbles...
What family are these rocks from, and how were they formed? We'll validate our hypotheses with fun little experiments, and play crystal games for young and old alike. We'll use comparisons with well-known natural objects to describe the context in which these rocks were formed.
As we reach the majestic scenery over the Lautaret glacier and the Aigle refuge, we'll observe the contact between these rocks in the landscape, and anecdotes about the cakes (yes, really!) will help us make hypotheses about the formation of the Meije...
Finally, the glacier's imprint on the landscape will tell us about climate change. And maybe we'll be lucky enough to find fossils and crystals?
Scientific topics :
* Determining rock families * Rock and crystal recognition * Reconstructing a geological landscape * Setting up a scientific approach * Sampling
* Experimentation * Paleoclimatology * Glaciology * Geomorphology
Good waterproof footwear. Take a rucksack with at least 0.5l of water per person for 1/2 day and snacks, sunglasses, hat, rain jacket and warm clothing (+ poles, loan on request). Loan of binoculars and magnifying glasses.
What family are these rocks from, and how were they formed? We'll validate our hypotheses with fun little experiments, and play crystal games for young and old alike. We'll use comparisons with well-known natural objects to describe the context in which these rocks were formed.
As we reach the majestic scenery over the Lautaret glacier and the Aigle refuge, we'll observe the contact between these rocks in the landscape, and anecdotes about the cakes (yes, really!) will help us make hypotheses about the formation of the Meije...
Finally, the glacier's imprint on the landscape will tell us about climate change. And maybe we'll be lucky enough to find fossils and crystals?
Scientific topics :
* Determining rock families * Rock and crystal recognition * Reconstructing a geological landscape * Setting up a scientific approach * Sampling
* Experimentation * Paleoclimatology * Glaciology * Geomorphology
Good waterproof footwear. Take a rucksack with at least 0.5l of water per person for 1/2 day and snacks, sunglasses, hat, rain jacket and warm clothing (+ poles, loan on request). Loan of binoculars and magnifying glasses.
Rates
Rates
From 1 June 2026 to 13 September 2026
From 1 June 2026 to 13 September 2026
One price
From €20.00
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 14 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 1 June 2026 until 13 September 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Geology / Glaciology" discovery walk with the Bureau des Guides
- www.guidelagrave.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
