Discovery and science

From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. An evening of discussion with scientists working on issues related to pollution and the preservation of biodiversity in mountain regions. A complimentary buffet will be served.

At 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. A 90-minute workshop—registration required. If terms like “sowing,” “taking cuttings,” “layering,” or “dividing” don’t mean much to you yet, they’ll hold no secrets for you after you visit Lydia and Thibaul’s booth...

From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Opening weekend of the Lautaret Garden for the 2026 summer season, as part of the Ministry of Culture’s “Rendez-vous aux Jardins” event series.

Every day (including weekends and holidays) at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. A one-hour guided tour to discover the 2,000 species of alpine flowers in our collection, native to regions around the world.

Every day, at a time of your choosing, working independently with your science kit in hand, step into the shoes of budding scientists to save the garden from the threats it faces. Time is running out. You...

From 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 18, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, and August 20. Participatory science workshops. In the spirit of “live the life of a scientist,” take part in ongoing experiments and research...

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A few paint pans, some brushes, birdsong, beautiful flowers… Discover or hone your watercolor techniques in an idyllic setting!

From 7 to 9 a.m. A short walk through The jardin du Lautaret spot the birds that live there or are just passing through. Bring your binoculars and cameras.

From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Themed tour of the Lautaret Garden with Carole Chauvin-Payan, Ph.D. in Linguistics and Outreach Coordinator at GIPSA-Lab

Every Thursday in July and August, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about the research conducted at Lautaret with a member of the Lautaret Garden team.

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. By Rolland Douzet, botanist and assistant director of the Lautaret Botanical Garden. Everything you need to know about this premier destination for alpine botany, with its unparalleled ecological diversity.

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. With Rolland Douzet, botanist and assistant director of the Lautaret Garden. As part of the Serre Chevalier Nature Botanical Days, July 17–19.

Every Wednesday and Sunday during school breaks, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. A tour focusing on the five senses led by one of the science outreach guides at the Lautaret Garden. Starting at...

From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Themed tour of the Lautaret Garden with Carole Chauvin-Payan, Ph.D. in Linguistics and Outreach Coordinator at GIPSA-Lab

A play by Jérôme Cochet and François Hien, performed by the actors of the Le chant des pistes theater company. In the aftermath of a massive fire that ravaged the Ondes Forest, at the foot of the imaginary Hautes Aigues mountain range, life...

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. By Jérémy Puissant, researcher at the Alpine Ecology Laboratory. Discover how the soil microbiome controls carbon storage, recycles nutrients, and supports ecosystem functioning ...

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. By Florian Boucher, associate professor at the Alpine Ecology Laboratory. A new plant has just been described for the first time: the Valgaudemar primrose. It is the first strictly...

Deep within the Écrins Massif, hidden in the steep folds of the Grand Pic de La Meije, a long-hidden treasure has just been discovered: an unexplored canyon stretching over 2,000 meters from the slopes of the glacier...

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. With Thibaut Capblancq, lecturer and researcher at the Alpine Ecology Laboratory. Mountain forests are true pillars of our regions. As reservoirs of biodiversity, they provide essential...

Dates at the Lautaret Garden. Opportunities to listen and meet the festival’s artists during talks and intimate concerts by the water, with a view of the Meije glaciers.

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. With Taïna Lemoine, a researcher in the ecology and evolutionary biology of cultivated plants at the Laboratory of Mountain Ecosystems and Societies. The restoration of mountain slopes, ecosystems shaped by...

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A few paint pans, some brushes, birdsong, beautiful flowers… Discover or hone your watercolor techniques in an idyllic setting!

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. With Jean-Pierre Thomas, a retired mountain guide and birdwatching enthusiast.

At 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. With Bruno Jourdain, a professor and researcher at the Institute of Environmental Geosciences. Using an educational glacier model, let a glaciologist guide you through the fascinating world of...

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. By Christophe Perrier, botanist and science educator at the Lautaret Garden. Since its founding in 1899, The jardin du Lautaret , planting, harvesting, preserving, drying, and distributing. From living plants...

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. With Alice Nikolli, a researcher and lecturer at the Environments, Dynamics, and Mountain Territories Laboratory, and Clotilde Sagot, a project manager for “physical measurements” at the Écrins National Park.

Astronomy discovery evenings and solar observation workshops led by passionate researchers and astronomers from the Grenoble Institute of Planetology and Astrophysics (IPAG)

From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. With Philippe Choler, research director at the Alpine Ecology Laboratory. In our mountains, seasonal snow cover determines plant distribution, wildlife activity, the quantity and quality of...

All day long. Explore the garden at the end of summer. Take in the late blooms, the fruits of the flowers, the seeds... Follow the discovery and science signs, as well as those for the "Mountains of the World" and "Eco" trails...