La Mine d'Argent du Fournel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Industrial site
  • Mine
Elevation : 1000m
Château saint-Jean, 05120 L' Argentière-la-Bessée

Description

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.

Services

Car park
Picnic area
Toilets
By reservation only
Shop
Animals not accepted

Rates

From 15 November 2025 to 11 November 2026

From 15 November 2025 to 11 November 2026
Adult
From €15.00 to €17.00

Child
From €10.00 to €12.00

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

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 15 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

  • Home school groups
  • Cycle 3: college (6th)
  • Young people from 13 to 17 years old
  • Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
  • Holiday Camps Home
  • Children from 6 to 12 years
  • Cycle 4: middle School
  • Cycle 2: elementary School
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Specially for children
  • Groups
  • Higher Education
  • Students
  • Cash dispensers

Openings

From 1 April 2026 until 1 November 2026 - Open everyday

Medias

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Location

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

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
  • Cycle track/route within 500 m
  • Mountain location
  • In centre of town
  • Lake -5km away
  • Near shuttle stop
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village -2 km away

Access

Access
  • RDV at the La Mine museum, in l'Argentière la Bessée.
Updated on 12 August 2026 at 16:27
by Pays des Ecrins Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 227042)
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