Welcome to "L'Écho des Montagnes", where active discovery becomes an educational adventure in the heart of the Chablais region, a UNESCO World Geopark for its exceptional geology. This trip, specially designed for middle-school students, offers a captivating exploration of our mountain landscapes that perfectly illustrate geological and environmental themes.
You and your pupils will explore the interaction between water and limestone rock, and understand the implications for the landscape and the lives of the inhabitants of the mountain pastures. Through observation and interpretation, your students will delve into the history of landscape formation and understand the current impact of man on this environment.
- Visit to Gorges du Pont du Diable:
From the gorge to the hydroelectric dam, discover the many uses of water resources, from tourism to energy production and everyday consumption.
- Abbaye d'Aulps: history, geology and sustainable water management:
Explore the Domaine de Découverte at Aulps Abbey, built by monks in the Middle Ages. Take part in a captivating role-playing game to raise awareness of the challenges of sustainable water management. The "Stone Hunt" workshop will reveal the secrets of the local stones used in construction.
- Hiking day with a Geopark-certified guide:
Explore the trails with a guide on a hike that will help you understand the many uses of water resources in the tourist economy, energy and everyday consumption.
- Day hike to the Chalet d'Alpage Familial:
Decipher the clues in the landscape to understand the history of mountain and valley formation. The day concludes at the Chalet d'Alpage with a delicious trapper's meal, rewarding your students' efforts.
- Role-playing game "Let's cooperate to preserve water":
Engage in an interactive role-playing game where cooperation is essential to preserve water, teaching valuable lessons about environmental responsibility.
At Centre de Vacances "L'Écho des Montagnes", we invite middle-school students to enjoy an unforgettable educational experience, combining geological exploration, environmental awareness and outdoor adventure.
Ouverture
Du 21/03/2024 au 20/06/2024
Tarifs
Child: from 315 €.
1 free companion
Compris : - Full board,
- 2 mountain guides per hike,
- Entrance fees for visits,
- Workshop supervision,
- Supply of equipment for water mills,
- On-site transport.
Non compris : - Transportation to and from the school,
- insurance,
- Animation team.
Contact et accès
99 Route des Mudry
74430 Seytroux
Haute-Savoie (74)
