Carrière de Bocheresse

1948 Bonatchiesse

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In the bowels of the mountain, high above the hamlet of Bonatchiesse, lies a slumbering soapstone quarry.

Join a guided tour to learn more about this rock, its quarrying and extraction. It is here, deep within the mountain, that the raw stone lies hidden – stone which, once worked by skilled craftsmen, becomes the famous Bagnard stove, renowned for its exceptional ability to store and release heat. Exploitation of this rich vein began as early as 1830, but at the turn of the 20th century, a massive collapse temporarily brought the venture to a halt. After a few years of disuse, the tunnelling of a new gallery allowed operations to resume. The end of the Second World War, but above all the arrival of electricity, sounded the death knell for the history of this treasure trove of a mine. Aware of the importance of this heritage, the municipality of Val de Bagnes decided in 2010 to secure the site and make it more accessible to visitors. Meet at 9am at the Sentier des Roches in Bonatchiesse for a guided tour, followed by a guided climb and tour of the Bocheresse Quarry. A guide will then be available between 11am and 3pm directly at the Quarry. A tour of the Sentier des Roches is also available on the return journey at 4pm. Allow around 2 hours for the round trip to the quarry. The guided tour of the quarry lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Please wear warm clothing as the temperature inside the quarry is around 8°C even in fine weather. Free entry, no booking required no registration required