Guided tour of the Silver Mine "Must-See"

  • History
  • Discovery
  • Archeological digs
  • Geology
Elevation : 1350m
Château Saint Jean, Rue du Château, 05120 L' Argentière-la-Bessée
Accompanied by a guide, explore part of the 20 km underground galleries of the Fournel Silver Mine. This fascinating site will show you how miners have exploited the silver-lead vein since the Middle Ages.

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

From 1 July 2025 to 17 October 2026

From 1 July 2025 to 17 October 2026
Adult
€17.00

Child
€12.00

Full price
€17.00

Group children
€10.00

Reduced price
€15.00

Payment methods

Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque
CashCash
Online paymentOnline payment

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 4 Person (s) mini
  • 15 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

  • Groups

Openings

From 4 April 2026 until 3 May 2026 - Open on friday, on saturday, on sunday

Medias

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Location

Guided tour of the Silver Mine "Must-See"
Elevation : 1350m
Château Saint Jean, Rue du Château, 05120 L' Argentière-la-Bessée
  • www.mines-argent-fournel.com

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Isolated
Updated on 11 March 2026 at 14:28
by Pays des Ecrins Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 6067997)
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