THE CHILDREN’S ALPS
of Fort Bard

Usefull info

What to do

The Children’s Alps Museum offers an educational program highlighting the increasingly dramatic effects of climate change on Alpine ecosystems: retreating glaciers, shrinking and shorter-lasting snow cover, and rising temperatures. With a special focus on the mountains of the Aosta Valley, the visit provides an immersive and interactive journey through the region’s four most iconic peaks and their glacial areas: Monte Rosa, Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Gran Paradiso. The Museum is the result of years of research promoted by Fort Bard, created to promote and raise awareness of the Alpine environment in the Aosta Valley, with particular attention to its ongoing transformations

Educationa activities for schools

All educational activities must be booked in advance by sending a request to prenotazioni@fortedibard.it or to +39 0125 833818

OPENING
– Tuesday to Friday
By reservation only for schools and groups
– Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Open to all during six guided tours:
at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays

GUIDED GROUP VISITS BY RESERVATION
Tuesday to Sunday
Duration: 45 minutes

The memory of the glaciers

Primary school (grades 3-5)

Duration: 3 hours
Description: What is a glacier? How does it form? And what is happening to them today? These are some of the questions explored through the exploration of the four major massifs of the Aosta Valley. Each peak engages students in interactive activities, creating an immersive learning path that introduces mountain life and the key scientific concepts needed to understand today’s environmental context.

I say… change!

Lower Secondary School

Duration: 3 hours
Description: What exactly is climate change? The great massifs of the Aosta Valley reveal today’s environmental transformations, guiding students to discover how glaciers form and their vital role in maintaining the Earth’s natural balance. Each peak provides valuable insights, leading to a final role-playing activity where students explore the sustainable use of our planet’s natural resources.