• Cultural

Slate Mine Morzine exhibition

With the help of a large selection of photos, discover the history of the slate mines in Morzine. This limestone formed in the Alpine ocean, has been mined for more than three centuries by the locals.

Cultural Slate Mine Morzine exhibition Morzine

About

Departing from Morzine (74110)
Animals allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request

The tall cliffs of the Prodains Valley are home to the areas Slate Mine. Slate has been mined in Morzine for hundreds of years and demand is arguably as high as ever! The contempory photo gallery tells a story and lets you discover the history of the Slate Mine. You can watch the slate mine in action and take a our with a guide who will explain each process and demonstrate the techniques used in working with slate.

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages informatives signs : English, French

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Exhibition space

    Access

    Place de l'Eglise La Halle 74110 Morzine
    Departing from : Morzine (74110)
    Latitude : 46.181569 - Longitude : 6.703699

    Photos displayed in the hall just before the Church in Morzine

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 01/10/2024 by Syndicat Intercommunal d'Aménagement du Chablais