Guided tour: the iron mines of Bourbach-le-Bas

The theme of this guided visit:Geology.

Follow in the footsteps of 18th- and 19th-century miners. In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, visit two galleries nestled between fields and forests, as well as the old coal-mining site and the historic site. Discover the history of the region's mining industrialization and explore the volcanic and sedimentary rocks that have shaped our local geology!

Goals and teaching tools:

• Educational tools.

To note: 

• Loaned helmets and lamps,
• Picnic to bring along,
• Picnic areas,
• The mines are cool, so bring suitable clothing,
• Appropriate footwear and clothing for walking on trails and paths,
• Materials provided according to activities,
• Not accessible to disabled persons,
• Most excursions take place in the mountains. Remember to check the distance and altitude difference,
• 6 km forest walk + mine visits,
• Supervision by a member of Maison de la Terre.