Minerals Gallery

📍 Arc 1800

An immersive journey through the ages of minerals

Opened following the reopening of the Transarc gondola, the Minerals Gallery has already become a must-visit stop on the ascent to the Col de la Chal.

This winter, it expands with an ambitious extension, promising an even more immersive experience. Through a themed journey, visitors of all ages are invited to explore the fascinating connections between humans and minerals: how minerals have shaped humanity, and how humanity has in turn transformed these treasures of the Earth.

From flint to asteroids, each room transports curious minds through eras marked by the evolving relationship between humans and these natural treasures.

Free entry 📍 Transarc mid-station – Arc 1800
Opening hours: 9:25 am - 16:40pm

Interior view of the new Mineral Gallery located at the Transarc intermediate station, displaying crystals and rocks in illuminated wooden display cases.

a relaxation area

To complete the experience, a new relaxation area with ski lockers allows you to pause, enjoy a picnic, or warm up with a hot drink, all within a mineral-themed setting.

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After your visit to the Minerals Gallery, discover even more ways to experience the mountains from every angle.

Lovers of wide-open spaces can visit the Aiguille Rouge Summit to admire one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the Alps, while thrill-seekers can take on the spectacular Aiguille Rouge Zipline.

The mysterious L'Homme-Cairn Trail and Arollins Trail invite visitors to follow the traces of legendary civilisations through immersive mountain adventures. Families can extend the fun with Roule ma Boule and the Malgovert Giants, or discover Alpine wildlife at the Mountain Animals Museum.