Places
Cave·Moderate··Hidden gem
Miniere di Saint-Marcel
Aosta Valley
Reached from the Druges picnic area above Saint-Marcel, this mine complex was worked for copper and cobalt ores over several centuries. Guided visits enter two of the galleries, past the old forge building and outdoor remains, into cool tunnels cut through the mountain — a cousin of the better-known Miniere di Cogne a few valleys over.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
June – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Druges picnic area.
Water
None; carry water.
Highlights
- Centuries-old copper and cobalt mine galleries
- Guided underground tours
- Old forge and surface mining remains
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the approach path; check ahead for tour access with dogs underground.
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