Trekkmines adventure at the Bex Salt Mines
Description
Take a TrekkMines tour of the old hand-dug galleries and immerse yourself in the authentic Mines!
This tour begins with a short walk through the Forêt du Fondement to the entrance to the Galerie du Coulat. After wandering through the 18th-century mining galleries, you will descend the Grand Escalier and its 734 steps to return to the traditional tour route. IN DETAIL Distance: approx. 3 km Difference in altitude: 180 m in the galleries Level of difficulty: trekking for all, from 8 years upwards
Practical Information
LENGTH OF VISIT - 3h30 over a distance of approximately 3 km and a difference in level of 180 m in tunnels MEETING POINT - 10:15 am at the Mines reception building, departure at 10:30 am TEMPERATURE - 18°C all year round; warm clothing recommended. AGE - Recommended for children aged 8 and over COMFORT - Warm, comfortable clothes (18°C in the mine), walking shoes or good shoes with profile. ACCESSIBILITY - Suitable for anyone aged 8 and over, in good physical condition and able to walk for 3 hours without difficulty; not suitable for claustrophobics. LANGUAGES - The tour is only available in French. FOOD - It is possible to bring a small picnic and drinks in a small rucksack. PETS - Animals (except guide dogs) are not allowed in the mine.
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Take a TrekkMines tour of the old hand-dug galleries and immerse yourself in the authentic Mines!
This tour begins with a short walk through the Forêt du Fondement to the entrance to the Galerie du Coulat. After wandering through the 18th-century mining galleries, you will descend the Grand Escalier and its 734 steps to return to the traditional tour route. IN DETAIL Distance: approx. 3 km Difference in altitude: 180 m in the galleries Level of difficulty: trekking for all, from 8 years upwards
Practical Information
LENGTH OF VISIT - 3h30 over a distance of approximately 3 km and a difference in level of 180 m in tunnels MEETING POINT - 10:15 am at the Mines reception building, departure at 10:30 am TEMPERATURE - 18°C all year round; warm clothing recommended. AGE - Recommended for children aged 8 and over COMFORT - Warm, comfortable clothes (18°C in the mine), walking shoes or good shoes with profile. ACCESSIBILITY - Suitable for anyone aged 8 and over, in good physical condition and able to walk for 3 hours without difficulty; not suitable for claustrophobics. LANGUAGES - The tour is only available in French. FOOD - It is possible to bring a small picnic and drinks in a small rucksack. PETS - Animals (except guide dogs) are not allowed in the mine.