Museum " mountaineering Memory"

Cultural heritage : Museum

Located in the centre of Saint-Christophe, just a stone's throw from the moving cemetery where the famous mountain guides from La Bérarde and the Vénéon are buried, the Museum is a must-see for all mountain lovers.

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In this high-perched village, a little lost for some, the museum gets to the heart of the matter.
in the heart of the mountains. In the heart of the mountains, 400m² of space evoke the history of mountaineering and the strong emotions of this practice synonymous with adventure, commitment, passion and freedom.
Discover this high-altitude territory through the adventures of pioneering mountaineers and early guides, including Gaspard, winner of La Meije. Get a bird's-eye view of these prestigious peaks as you follow the anecdotes of all the protagonists. Follow the Bérarde route and its history through the exhibition < la route au fil du temps >.

LABEL: The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans.


Visite guidée gratuite pour les groupes sur réservation.


Rates

Means of payment
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Check

Full price: 3.50 €
Teenager: 1 €
Student: 1 €
Group adults: 3 €.

Free entry for children under 13, Job-seeker, disabled people.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Réservation uniquement pour les groupes et les visites guidées du Jeudi du 01 Juillet au 21 Août 2025

Opening periods

From 07/02 to 08/03 on Tuesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 04/04 to 03/05 on Tuesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 01/06 to 30/06 daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08 daily between 9 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 02/09 to 30/09 daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 18/10 to 02/11 on Tuesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 20/12 to 04/01 on Tuesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

Equipments and characteristics

  • Pets refused
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

Environnement

  • Mountain location
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Mountain view
  • Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
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