Events 2015
All the activities and events are free! Enjoy with BIOAQUAE!!
- 28 June 2015
Where: Locana, Orco Valley
What: family-friendly activities with fun and games and practical activities relating to the conservation initiatives of the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, so that kids and adults alike can learn about high altitude aquatic systems - what they are and how they function - while having fun. BIOAQUAE activities take place within the framework of the “Day of the Orco River” organised by the City of Locana.
Information: Locana Tourist office +39 0124.839034
- 11 July 2015 - 9.00 PM
Where: Degioz, Valsavarenche
What: popularisation conference within the framework of the "Montagne aux livres" initiative by the Park's Scientific Service, addressing the theme of LIFE+BIOAQUAE, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake eco-systems and the creation of high altitude phytodepuration systems.
- 30 July 2015 - 3.00 PM
Where: Muzio Refuge, Orco Valley
What: "Children with their feet in the water", practical activities for children and families on a search for the thousand little creatures that inhabit the streams, to learn about the way they live, feed, hide. The activity shall be led by Park guides specialising in the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake eco-systems.
Takeoff at 3.00 PM from the Muzio Refuge, Ceresole Reale
For information and booking (required): +39 0124.901070
- 1 August 2015 - 8.30 AM
Where: Piantonetto, Orco Valley
What: practical activities for children and families at the Pontese Refuge. The activity is part of the "The water that gives light" initiative and includes a visit to the IREN hydroelectric power plant concealed amidst the Piantonetto mountains. The participants will choose whether to continue up to the Pontese Refuge for practical activities concerning the water habitats within the framework of LIFE + BIOAQUAE, the international project for the preservation of Alpine aquatic eco-systems, and have lunch at the Refuge, or remain at the Telessio Lake to visit the dam and the annexed structures after having lunch with km zero products served by Trattoria San Lorenzo.
Takeoff at 8.30 AM to take a shuttle from Piazzale Gran Paradiso, Locana
Booking: by the Friday preceding the excursion, by calling +39 0124.839034
- 1 August 2015 - 9.00 PM:
Where: Ceresole Reale, Orco Valley
What: popularisation conference by the Park’s Scientific Service, addressing the theme of LIFE+BIOAQUAE, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake and torrent eco-systems and the creation of high altitude phytodepuration systems.
Takeoff at 9.00 PM from the hall of the “Homo et Ibex” Visitors' Centre, Ceresole Reale, Borgata Prese
For information: +39 0124.901070
- 1 August 2015 - 9.00 PM
Where: Rhemes Notre Dame, Rhemes Valley
What: popularisation conference by the Park’s Scientific Service, addressing the theme of LIFE+BIOAQUAE, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake and torrent eco-systems and the creation of high altitude phytodepuration systems. Booking is not required.
Takeoff at 9.00 PM from the Park Visitors' Centre, Chanavey
- 2 August 2015 - 9.00 AM
Where: Nivolet Plateau, Valsavarenche
What: "Water trails in Paradise" guided excursion within the framework of the sustainable mobility project “ON FOOT AMID THE CLOUDS”, with the Nivolet Plateau as its final destination, to get to know the venues of the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake and torrent eco-systems and the creation of high altitude phytodepuration systems. Lunch at the Refuge.
Takeoff at 9.00 AM from the central square of Pont Valsavarenche
Booking (required): by the day before by calling +39 349.7821454.
- 2 August 2015 - 10.00 AM
Where: Pont, Valsavarenche
What: "Learning with BIOAQUAE!" activities on the river for children and families, to learn about the river world and the important issues addressed by the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, explained in simple terms, that even little children can understand; possibility to have lunch at a restaurant or a refuge.
Takeoff at 10.00 AM from Piazzale Pont Valsavarenche
Booking (required): by the day before by calling +39 349.7821454
- 2 August 2015
Where: Nivolet Plateau, Orco Valley
What: BIOAQUAE short excursions. Park guides trained in the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, the far-reaching program of initiatives for the preservation of aquatic environments, will take you to the intervention sites, to see for yourselves what is being done and what it means in terms of benefits to the environment. The BIOAQUAE project undertaken by the Park provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake eco-systems and the creation of high altitude phytodepuration systems.
Takeoff at 10.00, 11.00, 11.30 AM and 2.00 PM from the Park's Info Point, Loc. Serrù
- 2 August 2015
Where: Nivolet Plateau, Orco Valley
What: BIOAQUAE long excursion “ON THE WATERS OF PARADISE”, to take place in parallel with the Valsavarenche tour. Guided excursion to the Nivolet Plateau, to get to know the venues of LIFE+BIOAQUAE, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake and torrent eco-systems and the creation of high altitude phytodepuration systems.
Takeoff at 10.00 AM, from the Park's Info Point, Loc. Serrù
Booking (required): by the Friday preceding the excursion by calling +39 349.7821454.
- 6 August 2015 - 3.00 PM
Where: Muzio Refuge, Orco Valley
What: "Children with their feet in the water", practical activities for children and families on a search for the thousand little creatures that inhabit the stream, to learn about the way they live, feed, hide. The activity shall be led by Park guides specialising in the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, the far-reaching program undertaken by the Park for the preservation of aquatic habitats, which provides for the restoration of the Alpine lake eco-systems.
Takeoff at 3.00 PM from the Muzio Refuge, Ceresole Reale
For information and booking (required): +39 0124.901070
- 16 August 2015 - 3.00 PM
Where: Pont Valsavarenche
What: "Learning with BIOAQUAE!" practical activities for children and families to learn about the river world and get to know the thousand little creatures that inhabit mountain lakes and streams, and realise why it is important that these habitats be preserved. Simple explanations and entertaining activities so that even little kids can become aware of the important issues addressed by the Life Bioaquae project. Activity organised within the framework of "ON FOOT AMID THE CLOUDS".
Takeoff at 3.00 PM from Piazzale Pont
Booking (required): by the day before by calling +39 349.7821454
- 20 August 2015 - 9.00 AM
Where: Dres Lake, Orco Valley
What: excursion led by a guide who has been specifically trained in the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, with the splendid Dres Lake, one of the sites included in the aquatic eco-system preservation project, as its final destination. Packed lunch (at the participants’ expense).
Takeoff at 9.00 AM from the Ceresole Reale Visitors' Centre.
Booking: by 6.00 PM the day before by calling +39 0124-901070
- 21 August 2015 - 9.00 AM
Where: Djouan Lakes, Valsavarenche
What: "Walking toward the water" guided excursion to the Djouan Lakes, accompanied by guides who have been specifically trained in the LIFE+BIOAQUAE conservation project, to learn about the actions currently underway in the Gran Paradiso National Park to preserve its high altitude aquatic eco-systems. In this area, which is one of the sites of the LIFE+BIOAQUAE project, it is possible to observe the initial signs of the return of some species, such as frogs and dragonflies. Free activity organised within the framework of "ON FOOT AMID THE CLOUDS". Packed lunch (at the participants’ expense).
Takeoff at 9.00 AM from the Degioz Park Visitors' Centre
Booking (required): by the day before by calling +39 349.7821454
- 29 August 2015 - 8.30
Where: Piantonetto, Orco Valley
What: "Biodiversity in the Alpine waters" guided excursion to discover high altitude aquatic eco-systems, with practical activities in the area of Borgata Ghiglieri. Initiative within the framework of LIFE + BIOAQUAE, the international project for the conservation of Alpine aquatic eco-systems. Packed lunch (at the participants’ expense). Adventure in an Alpine setting, introduction to climbing with an Alpine guide, in full safety, in a simple, fun manner, at the San Lorenzo rock walls; rope cableway over the torrent for children and slack line (rope between two points for walking on). At the end of the day's activities, "Granny's evening snack" served for free to all participants by Trattoria San Lorenzo, near the rock walls.
Takeoff at 8.30 AM from Piazzale Gran Paradiso, Locana
Booking: by the Thursday preceding the event by calling +39 0124.839034
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