Guided visit to the mine site in Cogne - winter edition

An exciting visit to the Cogne magnetite mine accompanied by a qualified guide. It will be a journey through the history of the miners and their hard work in one of the highest mining sites in Europe, with over 100 kilometers of tunnels.

The activity begins in front of the Mining Museum (in the Miners' Village area), just above the village of Cogne, with views of Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso.

Visitors will be taken inside the mine on the old train with trailers used by the miners of yesteryear: a real step back in time that will make the visit a unique experience. The itinerary then continues on foot through the numerous tunnels and original facilities, all waiting to be discovered.

• Guided walk to Costa del Pino (about 1h30 walk)
• Guided tour of about 2.5 hours
• Accompanied minors and children aged 5 and over
• The guided tour is in italian

Appropriate clothing is recommended; the temperature in the mine is 7 degrees Celsius.
Visitors must bring: shoes suitable for walking on snow (preferably with crampons) and a change of clothes after the climb. Helmets with headlamps are provided by the guides.

Reservation required: You can call the Consortium, or alternatively you can do your reservation on line on the website  Consorzio Operatori Turistici, 

The visit to the mines is confirmed with a minimum of 10 participants