"Measuring time" workshop

  • Accompanied
  • Introductory/discovery
  • Astronomy
Elevation : 1600m
Kiosque - Flaine Forum, Flaine Forum, 74300 Flaine

Description

Learn how to measure time using the stars by making a sundial or a celestial watch, as part of AstroGeo week.
Discover how the stars have enabled humans to measure time. In this workshop, you'll make a sundial or a celestial watch to learn how to tell the time by day or night, thanks to the stars. It's a fun, educational activity that combines astronomy, arts and crafts and the history of science, ideal for all ages. Pre-bookings can be made online 48 hours before the start of the activity or at the Activities Desk opposite the Tourist Office.

Services

Toilets
Car park
By reservation only

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Free of charge.
The Flaine Summer Pass is required

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Openings

Thursday 23 July 2026

Thursday 23 July 2026
at 10:00
New session on the same day at 11am.

Location

"Measuring time" workshop
Elevation : 1600m
Kiosque - Flaine Forum, Flaine Forum, 74300 Flaine

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Resort centre

Access

Access
  • The activity is located at the Kiosque in Flaine Forum, not far from the Tourist Office.

    To get there on foot from Flaine Forêt, take the orange inclined lifts.

    Coming by car? The nearest car park is P2, located just before the entrance to Flaine Forum.
Updated on 01 June 2026 at 11:21
by Office de Tourisme de Flaine
(Offer identifier : 7375416)
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