Trekkmines adventure at the Bex Salt Mines
Description
This trekmines will take you into the authentic Bex Salt Mines for an off-the-beaten track experience. Walk through hand-cut galleries and staircases, often narrow, sometimes low, some routes contain ramps and passages through scree. Go on an adventure
To begin with, this route will take you on a walk up through the Fondement forest to the entrance of the Galerie du Coulat (approx. 20 min.). The trek then continues with a tour of the Coulat floor and a visit to the 18th century galleries and floors from Graffenried to the Chambre de la Roue. The return journey will be via the Grand Escalier and the experience will end in the Galerie du Bouillet on board the miners' train. ON THE PROGRAMME - 10:00-10:15 arrival welcome and distribution of safety helmets - 10:15-10:45 information and audiovisual presentation at the Réservoir Rond - 10:45-11:00 walk through the forest to the entrance of the Coulat - 11:00-13:30 visit of the galleries and operations of the Coulat, descent of the Grand Escalier (734 steps) quick visit of the traditional route - 1.30-1.45 pm outing with the miners' train and tasting of local products.
Practical Information
SERVICES INCLUDED - Tours - Guidebook - Helmet - Tasting of local products MEETING POINT - At the Bex Salt Mines, Orange Building TO TAKE WITH YOU - Light clothing is recommended, even spare clothing (the temperature inside the mine is about 17°C). - Good walking shoes, if possible waterproof. - A small snack for the break can be carried in a small backpack. - Helmets are compulsory and can be borrowed. - Each participant must bring a headlamp (or pocket torch) with spare batteries for an optimal lighting of 5 hours (duration of the course: approximately 3h30). If you forget your headlamp or if it is defective, you can buy a mini-flashlight at the reception desk for CHF 6.00 each. CONDITIONS - The proposed tour is suitable for anyone over 8 years of age, in good physical condition and able to walk without difficulty for 3 hours. This tour is not suitable for people with heart or joint problems or those who are claustrophobic. - Underage children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. - The tour is supervised by the guides of the Mines de Sel de Bex, who are the only ones competent to make any decisions during the entire tour. - The management and the guides reserve the right to adapt the visit to the current conditions (weather conditions, state of the rock, physical condition of the participants, water and gas levels, etc.).
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This trekmines will take you into the authentic Bex Salt Mines for an off-the-beaten track experience. Walk through hand-cut galleries and staircases, often narrow, sometimes low, some routes contain ramps and passages through scree. Go on an adventure
To begin with, this route will take you on a walk up through the Fondement forest to the entrance of the Galerie du Coulat (approx. 20 min.). The trek then continues with a tour of the Coulat floor and a visit to the 18th century galleries and floors from Graffenried to the Chambre de la Roue. The return journey will be via the Grand Escalier and the experience will end in the Galerie du Bouillet on board the miners' train. ON THE PROGRAMME - 10:00-10:15 arrival welcome and distribution of safety helmets - 10:15-10:45 information and audiovisual presentation at the Réservoir Rond - 10:45-11:00 walk through the forest to the entrance of the Coulat - 11:00-13:30 visit of the galleries and operations of the Coulat, descent of the Grand Escalier (734 steps) quick visit of the traditional route - 1.30-1.45 pm outing with the miners' train and tasting of local products.
Practical Information
SERVICES INCLUDED - Tours - Guidebook - Helmet - Tasting of local products MEETING POINT - At the Bex Salt Mines, Orange Building TO TAKE WITH YOU - Light clothing is recommended, even spare clothing (the temperature inside the mine is about 17°C). - Good walking shoes, if possible waterproof. - A small snack for the break can be carried in a small backpack. - Helmets are compulsory and can be borrowed. - Each participant must bring a headlamp (or pocket torch) with spare batteries for an optimal lighting of 5 hours (duration of the course: approximately 3h30). If you forget your headlamp or if it is defective, you can buy a mini-flashlight at the reception desk for CHF 6.00 each. CONDITIONS - The proposed tour is suitable for anyone over 8 years of age, in good physical condition and able to walk without difficulty for 3 hours. This tour is not suitable for people with heart or joint problems or those who are claustrophobic. - Underage children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. - The tour is supervised by the guides of the Mines de Sel de Bex, who are the only ones competent to make any decisions during the entire tour. - The management and the guides reserve the right to adapt the visit to the current conditions (weather conditions, state of the rock, physical condition of the participants, water and gas levels, etc.).