Espace Glacialis
Glacier information centre in Champagny-le-Haut (Vanoise): 200 m² of exhibition on glaciers, glaciology and mountaineering.
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Over het museum
The Espace Glacialis was created in 2007 at the initiative of the commune of Champagny-en-Vanoise. For a long time, it was the only place in the entire Alpine arc to give the public the keys to understanding the glacial environment.
It lies in the heart of the Champagny-le-Haut valley, at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park. Its 200 m² of exhibition explain the life of glaciers, the history of the masses of ice that shaped the Alps, and the history of the people who frequented and explored them. Glaciology is presented as a multidisciplinary science (archaeology, climatology, biology, geology …) and is closely linked to current climate change.
The site also serves as a hub for the “Cœur de Vanoise, Terre d'Alpinisme” label, awarded in 2022 to Champagny-en-Vanoise, Le Planay and Pralognan after mountaineering was inscribed on the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It is part of the Entrelacs network of museums and thematic houses in Savoie.
Hoogtepunten
- 200 m² of exhibition on glaciers and glaciology
- The Gébroulaz glacier and the life cycle of a glacier
- History of mountaineering in the Cœur de Vanoise
- Exploration notebook and children's area upstairs
- Gorzdérés discovery trail, accessible to all
Vaste collectie
- Exposition permanente sur les glaciers et la glaciologie – Around 200 m² to understand what a glacier is, its life cycle and the Gébroulaz glacier, the science of glaciology and the history of mountaineering in the Cœur de Vanoise.
- Opgericht
- 2007
- Beheerder
- Commune de Champagny-en-Vanoise
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 4 |
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| Met korting | € 3Students and job seekers. |
| Kinderen & jongeren | € 2gratis t/m 5 jaar · Free for children under 6. |
| Studenten | € 3 |
| Guided tour “L'écho des glaciers” – adult | € 5Child €3, reduced rate €4. Duration 1 hour 15 minutes, registration at 04 79 01 40 28. |
| Combined tour “Sur la trace des géants de glace” with snowshoe walk (winter, ESF) | € 28Every Monday in winter, booking with the ESF at 04 79 55 06 40; snowshoes not provided; 2 hours of walking and 45 minutes of visit. |
Prices for the self-guided visit. The guided tour is charged separately.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
Both floors of the exhibition are accessible to people with reduced mobility, with adapted toilets. The Gorzdérés discovery trail outdoors is accessible to all.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Bezoekduur | ca. 60 min. |
|---|---|
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 5 jaar |
- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour
- Speeltuin / speelhoek
A playful, age-appropriate exploration notebook for the self-guided visit, and a children's area upstairs with games on the glacier theme. Activities: creative workshops, “Les Petits Glaciologues” (Friday mornings during the summer school holidays, by registration) and a treasure hunt.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
In winter, a shuttle links the valley with the centre of the ski resort.
Met de auto
Parkeerplaats aanwezig
Parking du Bois: from the car park, go up towards the centre of the hamlet and follow the “Espace Glacialis” signs; the small lane on the right is easy to miss.
The Espace Glacialis is in the centre of the hamlet of du Bois, in Champagny-le-Haut, 5 km from Champagny-le-Bas via the Route des Gorges (RD91B).
Route plannenService & horeca
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Evenementen & zaalverhuur
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Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja · duur ca. 75 min. |
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| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Self-guided visit of about one hour. Guided tour “L'écho des glaciers”: in winter every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30, by registration; in summer 2026, Tuesdays at 10:00, by registration; between seasons, on request for groups. Groups and schools all year round, with a tailor-made programme. |
