Geology/glaciology outing with observation of fossils, crystals, pebbles, rocks, landscapes/glaciers, moraines, etc. in the Hautes Alpes in the Meije region
During a lovely walk, we will collect pebbles and stones that will tell us about Meije, Romanche and the glaciers. How did these rocks get here? We will eliminate the different hypotheses to find the transporters of our pebbles and stones…
What family do these rocks belong to and how were they formed? We will validate our hypotheses through fun little experiments and play crystal games for young and old alike. We will use comparisons with familiar natural objects to describe the context in which these rocks were formed.
When we reach the majestic landscape of the Lautaret glacier and the Aigle refuge, we will observe the contact between these rocks in the landscape and anecdotes about cakes (yes, really!) will allow us to make hypotheses about the formation of La Meije…
Finally, the glacier’s imprint on the landscape will tell us about climate change.
And maybe we’ll be lucky enough to find fossils and crystals?
Scientific topics:
* Determining rock families * Identifying rocks and crystals * Reconstructing geological landscapes * Implementing a scientific approach * Sampling * Experimentation * Palaeoclimatology * Glaciology * Geomorphology
Morning meeting time to be arranged with your hiking instructor
Supervision by a hiking instructor
Professional civil liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
Clothing suitable for the activity and weather conditions
Waterproof hiking boots
Water bottle or thermos, snacks, food for the hike
Backpack (approx. 35 litres)
Transport to the activity location and shuttle buses or taxi returns
Easy walk or hike on good trails, accessible to all ages. Maximum elevation gain: 300m for a half-day hike, 600m for a full-day hike. Walking time uphill: approximately 1 hour for a half-day hike, 2 hours for a full-day hike. Easy descent.
Children aged 5 and above who are good walkers and adults. Elevation gain and walking pace accessible to all. Please notify us in advance of any disabilities or medical conditions (joint problems, allergies, illnesses, treatments).