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Men have been mining the Hurtières massif since Roman times, exploiting its riches. Initially, copper and silver were the coveted commodities, but iron became the mainstay of mining operations.
Closed at the beginning of the 20th century, this site is an authentic testimony to the singularity of Alpine mining and the evolution of ore extraction and transportation techniques over the centuries.
Le Grand Filon - Musée du Fer tells the story of the men and women involved in what was once Savoie's largest metal mining operation.
The hamlet of La Minière, once populated by miners' families, is a veritable time machine! The museum exhibition evokes this past, from geological times to mining. Through films, illustrations and objects, follow the progression from ore to tool, and discover the transformation of iron.
Around the museum, stroll through the metallurgical park. In the hamlet of La Minière, visit the miners' chapel or the school museum, where you'll find yourself in the atmosphere of a 1930s classroom in the hamlet school.
Gallery visits:
- Saint Louis gallery: general public
- La galerie Sainte-Barbe: sports enthusiasts aged 8 and over.
Our life-size site offers plenty of indoor and outdoor space, enabling us to divide classes and groups of children into several sub-groups.
Our mediators will help you plan your visit (school or children's group) and offer you tours in line with school curricula and adaptable to your educational project.
We are part of the Conseil Départemental de la Savoie's "Itinéraires historiques" scheme, which can help finance your visit (tour and transport) for Savoyard schools.
transportation) for Savoie schools.
Nous accueillons les groupes de plus de 10 personnes payantes et les visites scolaires tous les jours de mars à novembre sur réservation.
Reservations essential.
Play area
Picnic area
Bar
Toilets
Public WC
Exhibition space
Car park
Pets welcome
Educational visits
Motorhomes allowed
Shop
Wi-fi
Tourist brochures
Guided tours
Activity
Discovery trail/orientation trail
Children's entertainment
Temporary exhibition
Free entry for children < 6 years.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Number of equipped meeting rooms: 1
Maximum accommodation capacity: 50
Space suitable for services such as:
Family Reception/drinks reception
Seminar/meeting
Facilities:
Sound engineering
Video projector
Screen
Wifi in room
Catering:
Bar
Restaurant in the close vicinity
Cutlery and crockery provided
Meeting rooms:
| Name | Maximum capacity | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Salle de réunion | 50 |
