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Geology Excursion

Geology excursion in the Nature Park Pfyn-Finges

Time

09:00 - 17:00

Venue

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
3970 Salgesch

Meeting place

Leuk SBB railway station

The landscape of the Pfynwald is extremely unlike the rest of the Rhone Valley: in addition to the huge alluvial of Illgraben the wild Rhone winds through the hills, which are derived from a landslide from the end of the last glacial period.

Illgraben
Image: Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-Finges

The tour takes us on a search for clues to explain these exceptional geological events: debris flow, Sedimentation, and a former glacial lake will be topics of the excursion.

Families are welcome!

Geology Excursion Website

Intended for

Age:
  • 6-10
  • 10-14
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+
  • Family

Activity

Content: simple

Interactivity: active/passive

Inside/outside: outside

Categories

Adults: CHF 25.-
Children: CHF 10.-
Families: CHF 50.-
Member: free of charge
Equipment: Clothing suitable for the weather conditions, good shoes, drinks, refreshments

Registration is necessary. Registration is required by 5 p.m. on Friday at Naturpark Pfyn-Finges: 027 452 60 60, admin@pfyn-finges.ch, www.pfyn-finges.ch / see Link. Number of participants is limited.

Pure walking time: approx. 2-3 hours in several stages
Minimum age of children: 4 years
Languages: German, French
Weather dependent? No
Does it cost anything? Yes