Caving Mining | Tellurium Silver Mine
Experience an extraordinary adventure in the underground galleries of the former Tellure silver mine! Located in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Alsace, the Parc Tellure – Mine d’Argent offers exciting mining caving trails for all levels. A unique activity in Europe, it promises sensational discoveries in complete safety!
Accessible to everyone from the age of 8, mining caving at Tellure Park is ideal for unforgettable experiences with family and friends. Accompanied by a state-certified guide, you’ll descend into underground galleries to discover the installations and work of the miners of the time. Rest assured, you’ll be equipped with protective gear, briefed and supervised by professionals. The exploration will take place in the safest possible conditions, with different routes adapted to each level of participant.
Lasting 1 hour 45 minutes, the « Immersion Plus » course is particularly accessible to beginners, with a classic tour and discovery of a still-preserved 16th-century mining network. Including a rope descent of around 20 m, this course is ideal for giving children a thrill.
At intermediate level, the « Grande Colonne » course offers a 2-hour exploration of the mine, including a ladder climb, a zip-line passage and a rope descent. The more athletic can take on the challenge of the « Puits du Fond » or « Mine de Zinc » course. A 3-hour circuit with around 100 m of rope descent through 4 shafts, taking you right into the heart of the mountain!
So, how about an introduction to mining caving? Book your date now, and come and experience an adventure out of the ordinary! With its mix of discovery and adrenaline, this outing is sure to be a memorable experience!
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Languages spoken French
- Boots, wetsuits, harnesses, helmets with headlamps
- Routes suitable for all levels from age 8 upwards, adult supervision compulsory for minors under 15.
Parc Tellure - Mine d'Argent
Tellure – Mine d’Argent combines a “Cité de la Mine” museum with a guided underground tour of the 16th-century Saint-Jean Engelsbourg silver mine beneath the building. The classic tour includes: the guided underground tour (1h) + the museum part (1h) Dive into the depths of the earth… put on your helmet and off you go! The Tellure silver mine, dug by hand and exploited for almost 400 years In addition to this “classic” tour, other fun underground activities include caving, Via Ferrata and an Escape Game.
Lieu-dit Tellure
68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines