Centre Briançonnais de Géologie Alpine (CGBA)
A cultural association of a scientific nature whose aim is to help people discover and enjoy geology. Courses and trips for schools and teachers, initiations for the public, both in the field and at the Geology and Geopark House.
Created in 1989, the CBGA organises field courses for high school and university students and science and technology teachers, as well as introductory courses in geology for the general public. The association was entrusted with the management and animation of the House of Geology and Geopark, which opened in 2016. In addition to the permanent exhibition space (inside and outside), it offers guided tours, temporary exhibitions, conferences and various activities. The CBGA also offers field trips and outdoor activities.
Overtures :
From 03/01 to 30/06, every Wednesday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st and May 8th.
From 06/09 to 24/10, every Wednesday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 25/10 to 06/11, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
From 21/12 to 02/01, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
Maison de la Géologie et du Géoparc
RN 94
Puy-Saint-André
Phone : +33 6 45 83 61 28
Phone : +33 4 92 20 56 55
Massif du Chenaillet
Le massif du Chenaillet est un témoin de l'ancien océan Téthys qui présent avant la surrection des Alpes. Ainsi, à 2 500 m, vous pourrez trouver des fossiles d'animaux marins vieux de 155 million d'années.
La Casse Déserte : Gypse et cargneules du Col d'Izoard
Relief ruiniforme spectaculaire, le site de la Casse Déserte, popularisé par le tour de France cycliste, est remarquable par son paysage résultant de l'érosion des dolomies cargneulisées roussâtres et gypses d'un blanc livide qui y affleurent.