Nancroix - Palais de la mine - Cascade de glace - Lanches (winter)

Les Monts d'Argent was the name of the municipality of Peisey during the French Revolution, reflecting the importance of the lead and silver minesDiscovered in 1644, the galena vein (silver-bearing lead sulfide) was mined until 1866. Throughout the First French Empire, from 1802 to 1814, the French School of Mines was headquartered in Peisey. It trained 70 engineers before being transferred to Paris to become the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines. Located in Pont-Baudin, the Monts d'Argent site features a museum trail along which you will find information panels explaining the history of the exploitation of these silver-lead mines and their importance to the history of the Peisey-Nancroix valley. Outdoors, you will have the opportunity to see the remains of the various facilities used to extract, wash, and smelt the ore. The tomb of Knight Rosenberg, buried on the mine site, as well as the "Mine Palace," a building where engineering students were housed, located at the end of a magnificent larch avenue on a 3-hectare site in a magnificent natural setting. The museum trail is freely accessible year-round. Guided tours are offered upon request by the Mine Palace Association from May to November. ---- July and August: 07/10/2025 to 08/21/2025 - Guided tours of the remains of the industrial facilities, galleries, and ore extraction and processing techniques. Date and time: Tuesday - Wednesday and Thursday 2:30 p.m. (2:30 a.m.) by reservation (no reservation required if space is available directly at the Palais de la Mine). Adult: €11, Child (8-13 years): €7, Under 8: free - Children's activity "Little Miners": introduction to geology, discovery of rocks, from ore to metal. Date and time: Thursday 9 a.m. (3 a.m.) by reservation. Price: €19.50. RESERVATIONS: +33 6 14 94 49 76.

Chapel dedicated to Saint Marie-Madeleine, whom the existence dates of at least 1663.Restored by the School of Fine Arts by order of the city hall of Peisey, the parish and the association of the Vernettes friends: The outside in 2007. The inside in 2009. It found its original appearance which it had probably in the 17th century, when it was endowed. You will find archives and explanations photos about its history and its renovation there. Four elements are classified in the additional inventory of historic monuments. On the apse: a picture representing Saint Marie-Madeleine. Flowery motive and parrots embossed leather to the front of the altar. Saint Jacques archbishop's and Saint Claude's statues You will notice the beautiful wooden turned grate, the ceiling with flowery motives, painting tuff angel's head, the oculus in sun shape, the sundial, a wall Way of the Cross and other statuettes, the paintings, the crucifixes, the swiss pine cabinet. The current bell tower dates the beginning of the 20th century and contains an old parochial bell of 1819. Chapel opened during the tourist season thanks to the volunteers of the neighborhood. The mass is celebrated several times a year.

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The nordic area site of Peisey-Vallandry, at the gateway of the Vanoise National park, is a space of discoveries which offers real extraordinary sensations limitless, in an authentic, protected and serene nature.28,5 km of cross-country ski runs equipped for the alternative or the skating cross the Rosuel plateau. The area is daily maintained and has 6 loops from 500 m to 7 km for all levels. A varied space of discovery: 1 permanent and approved shooting range for the practice and the initiation into the Biathlon. Rich architectural heritage : pastoral mountain houses, 17th century silver mine... Snowshoes and pedestrian paths, dog-sledding or/and horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice climbing on natural frozen waterfalls, playful spaces. Equipment rental, first-aid post, picnic room with fireplace, ski school.