The Ardoisieres Valley has on its flanks fine planes of slate, created by millions of years of rock compression.
The area’s inhabitants quickly learned to use cleanly cut slate rock for roofs. The first slate roof dates back to 1734 with the church. Blocks of slate are extracted from deep within the mine tunnels and brought out to be split and carved in different shapes and sizes. Today the mine is still in operation, as the slate industry has learnt to develop products for new markets, such as interior decoration.
The area’s inhabitants quickly learned to use cleanly cut slate rock for roofs. The first slate roof dates back to 1734 with the church. Blocks of slate are extracted from deep within the mine tunnels and brought out to be split and carved in different shapes and sizes. Today the mine is still in operation, as the slate industry has learnt to develop products for new markets, such as interior decoration.
Source: Histoire et Patrimoine Association, Morzine
Heritage Tour every Thursday at 10am during high season
Heritage Tour every Thursday at 10am during high season