Since 1960, Neige et Merveilles association has been taking over and renovating the old buildings of Vallauria Mining Works, creating an accommodation and learning center there. After decades of working alongside the old mining site as well as the various specialists operating on the site (geologists, mineralogists, archaeologists, speleologists), the association turned its thoughts from 2009 onwards on how to enhance and capitalize on this heritage. The first step in this exercise was to carry out an inventory of the old mines and the site in its present-day context. The mining heritage of Vallauria is characterized by spectacular ancient underground mining works. The Vallauria Mining Works embodies a desire to develop activities, within the framework of a local sustainable development project, opening the site to a large public.
MINE OF VALLAURIA 1
Código:
SJ14
Disponibilidad:
Completo
Tende
Francia
Fecha de inicio:
05/07/2015
Fecha de fin:
18/07/2015
Idiomas:
Inglés
Tipo de trabajo:
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
90
Plazas:
10
Descripción:
making the mine safer by consolidating and cleaning the ground in the heart of the mine and its main tunnels. This work uses traditional construction techniques as dry stone (retaining walls, stairs). Part of the work is also to evacuate rubble using wheelbarrows along wooden duckboards. You will be supervised by a heritage restoration professional.
Inside a building, bedroom for six people with sanitary facilities. Please bring a sleeping bag or bed linen.
Tende, situated 80 km away from Nice, 50 km from Monaco
Leisure activities: a learning facilitator will accompany the group throughout the stay, encouraging young people to become part of a cultural dynamic, by giving them a chance to discover the findings of research carried out on the geological and mining heritage of Vallauria. Our aim is also to draw young people into a program of discovery activities, encourage all kind of initiatives and incite them to take part in sportive and cultural activities opening up opportunities for discovery, share experiences and exchange for each of them.
We can offer them the kind of things they are looking for: discovering the region’s historical and cultural heritage (national park and Vallée des Merveilles [“valley of wonders”], medieval villages), formal and informal encounters with people working in the mountains (shepherds, guides), participation in local cultural festivals, taking part in high-adrenaline sports activities (via-ferrata, assisted climbing routes, canyoning).
Aeropuerto:
Notas:
Closest train station : Tende
Airport: Nice