Lappiaz Slate Mine
Description
The historical discovery of slate in Morzine dates as far back as 1732, found in all the cliffs overhanging the Valley de Sous le Saix (Slate Valley). In the Lappiaz mine, the slate was quarried and made use of between 1856 and 1963
Difficulty: None but can be slippery underfoot on rainy days
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Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Avoriaz 1800 - 25/04/2024
reservation.avoriaz.com/
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Open period
Throughout the year : open daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 74 02 11
Email : info@avoriaz.com
Website : www.avoriaz.com/
Location complements
Start: From the Tourist Office in Avoriaz, follow slate signpost which pass between the Malinka and Saskia building, then pass under the golf course and descend until Belvedere
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