Living in the mountains
Escartons House
Cattle farm in Laval
Escartons House
Cattle farm in Laval - Silvia Alberti
Recipients
- Primary school (from third grade)
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Learning to read the territory to understand its potential through the eyes of ancient mountain dwellers
- Deepening the material culture of alpine communities
- Observing and understanding the characteristics of an alpine settlement to discover how it is functional to “living in the mountains”
- Reflecting on the causes of the abandonment of the alpine villages we will visit. Deepen and develop any proposals on what role a Park Authority plays in managing the territory
- Imagining new inspirations for visiting the “High Lands”
Recipients
- Primary school (from third grade)
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Learning to read the territory to understand its potential through the eyes of ancient mountain dwellers
- Deepening the material culture of alpine communities
- Observing and understanding the characteristics of an alpine settlement to discover how it is functional to “living in the mountains”
- Reflecting on the causes of the abandonment of the alpine villages we will visit. Deepen and develop any proposals on what role a Park Authority plays in managing the territory
- Imagining new inspirations for visiting the “High Lands”
The “Meizoun Occitana” and the relationship between man and the environment in search of a balance between conservation and exploitation of resources
Description
Starting from the observation of the ancient villages of Val Troncea, it will be possible to discover how the architectural characteristics of the so-called "Meizoun Occitana" best represent the relationship between humans and the environment in search of a balance between conservation and exploitation of resources. The area of Pragelato and Traverses - the antechamber of the actual Val Troncea Natural Park, leads us to reflect on the scenarios of possible tourism that promote the mountains in various facets: "playground", wilderness, outdoor gym, wellness spot...
One of the objectives of the day will be to deepen and develop any proposals on the role of a Park Authority and imagine new suggestions for visits to the "High Lands".
The excursion will take us to visit the villages of Laval and Troncea, gradually discovering how the structure of the houses and settlements is functional to "living the mountain life". Each room has a specific purpose in the functionality of the house and the family.
We will tell how it is possible to identify a "civilization of the fireplace" in contrast to that of the stove or "stube", which and how many materials were used for the construction. Where they chose to build and why. We will try to learn to read the territory to understand its potential through the eyes of ancient mountain people. The walk will also lead us to discover a fantastic alpine landscape full of naturalistic insights. We will try to compare the pastoral iconographic image with the stories of a much harsher daily reality, but equally fascinating.
Reflecting on how the severity of such an existence ended up determining the state of abandonment in which some villages now lie. We will become true investigators in search of a lost civilization and the remains of houses, the ruins of ancient structures linked to mining exploitation will be our playground.
Methodology
The hike will take us to visit the hamlets of Laval and Troncea, gradually discovering how the structure of the houses and settlements is functional to "living in the mountains." Each room has a specific purpose in the functionality of the house and the family.
We will tell the story of how it is possible to identify a "civilization of the fireplace" as opposed to that of the stove or "stube," what materials were used for the construction, where they chose to build and why. We will try to learn to read the territory to understand its potential through the eyes of the ancient mountain dwellers. The walk will also lead us to discover a fantastic alpine landscape full of naturalistic insights. We will try to compare the pastoral iconographic image with the stories of a daily reality that is much more severe but equally fascinating.
Reflecting on how the severity of such an existence has ended up determining the state of abandonment that some villages are now in. We will become real investigators in search of a lost civilization, and the remains of the houses, the ruins of the ancient structures linked to mining exploitation will be our playground.
Recommended period
- September/October
- May/June
Duration
All day
Trasporti
Bus
Cost covered by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountaineering boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way (rain jacket)
For booking methods, rates, and information, please consult the dedicated page
The “Meizoun Occitana” and the relationship between man and the environment in search of a balance between conservation and exploitation of resources
Description
Starting from the observation of the ancient villages of Val Troncea, it will be possible to discover how the architectural characteristics of the so-called "Meizoun Occitana" best represent the relationship between humans and the environment in search of a balance between conservation and exploitation of resources. The area of Pragelato and Traverses - the antechamber of the actual Val Troncea Natural Park, leads us to reflect on the scenarios of possible tourism that promote the mountains in various facets: "playground", wilderness, outdoor gym, wellness spot...
One of the objectives of the day will be to deepen and develop any proposals on the role of a Park Authority and imagine new suggestions for visits to the "High Lands".
The excursion will take us to visit the villages of Laval and Troncea, gradually discovering how the structure of the houses and settlements is functional to "living the mountain life". Each room has a specific purpose in the functionality of the house and the family.
We will tell how it is possible to identify a "civilization of the fireplace" in contrast to that of the stove or "stube", which and how many materials were used for the construction. Where they chose to build and why. We will try to learn to read the territory to understand its potential through the eyes of ancient mountain people. The walk will also lead us to discover a fantastic alpine landscape full of naturalistic insights. We will try to compare the pastoral iconographic image with the stories of a much harsher daily reality, but equally fascinating.
Reflecting on how the severity of such an existence ended up determining the state of abandonment in which some villages now lie. We will become true investigators in search of a lost civilization and the remains of houses, the ruins of ancient structures linked to mining exploitation will be our playground.
Methodology
The hike will take us to visit the hamlets of Laval and Troncea, gradually discovering how the structure of the houses and settlements is functional to "living in the mountains." Each room has a specific purpose in the functionality of the house and the family.
We will tell the story of how it is possible to identify a "civilization of the fireplace" as opposed to that of the stove or "stube," what materials were used for the construction, where they chose to build and why. We will try to learn to read the territory to understand its potential through the eyes of the ancient mountain dwellers. The walk will also lead us to discover a fantastic alpine landscape full of naturalistic insights. We will try to compare the pastoral iconographic image with the stories of a daily reality that is much more severe but equally fascinating.
Reflecting on how the severity of such an existence has ended up determining the state of abandonment that some villages are now in. We will become real investigators in search of a lost civilization, and the remains of the houses, the ruins of the ancient structures linked to mining exploitation will be our playground.
Recommended period
- September/October
- May/June
Duration
All day
Trasporti
Bus
Cost covered by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountaineering boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way (rain jacket)
For booking methods, rates, and information, please consult the dedicated page
