Visit of the Balmes cave

This morning's discovery of the archaeology of Haute Maurienne is on offer. It begins with a visit to the first room of the cave, followed by a guided tour of the Museum, which will allow you to appreciate the exceptional richness of the site.

Description

When you visit the Museum, it is difficult to imagine where the objects on display really come from. This animation supervised by the guide of the Museum and a Guide in Medium Mountain offers a complete discovery of the environment of the inhabitants of the cave of Balmes. After a short easy walk to the site and an introduction to reading the landscape of an alpine valley, you enter the first room of the cave where, from the discovery of the old excavation site, the collections will be replaced in their context.

Additional welcome

Please note! Go to the Balmes site, not the Museum. Download access map at www.archeologie-sollieres-sardieres.com
Easy walk: 30 mins from the Musée d'Archéologie.
Bring small walking shoes or sneakers.

• Minimum age: 7 years

Environments

• Mountain location

Rates

Adult: 9.50 €, Child (7-16 years): 7.50 €.

Free entry for children under 7.

Payment methods

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Opening period

From December 26, 2025, to April 24, 2026, on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Friday, July 10, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Friday, July 24, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Friday, August 7, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Friday, August 21, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Spoken languages

• French

Location

Additional booking

Please register at the Tourist Office reception desk by the day before.
Meet at 9:30 a.m. directly at the Balmes site, not at the Museum (a 30-minute walk from Sollières). A map is available at www.archeologie-sollieres-sardieres.com

Animals

Pets allowed : No