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1 COTTIAN ALPS GEOPARK Novembre 2013 ANNEX 1 Self evaluation document Fonds Européen de Développement Régional Fondo Europeo di Sviluppo Regionale

2 Global Geoparks Network Applicant s Evaluation Document Document A 1. Name and Country of Applicant territory. Alte Valli Hautes Valées - Alte Valli (Italia Francia) 2. Name of the Applicant s Management Body Region: Country: Telephone: Fax: 3. Address of Applicant Management Body 4. Size of Territory and Geographical Coordinates Size in km 2 Applicants Identity CHAV (Conférece Hautes Valées - Confereza Alte Valli) ITALIA FRANCIA Via Roma, Perosa Argentina - Italy Geoparco delle Alpi Cozie PACA - PIEMONTE FRANCE - ITALY info@altevalli.eu 6290 hectares Coordinates TOP 0241,87804 m - LEFT , m - BOTTOM , m - RIGHT ,29307 m UTM WGS84 32N. Contact Person Management Body Director Geoscientist Specialist on Regional Development Presidente CHAV - Gianni Arolfo Prof. Marco Giardino UniTo Raymond Cirio CBGA Gino Baral CM Pinerolese Statement of acceptance of European Geoparks Network Charter Requirements: The Management Body of the Applicant Territory read the GGN / EGN charter and accepts all of its provisions. Name Position Date Gianni Arolfo President Signature

3 Application Overview Category Weighting Selfassessment Evaluators (%) I Geology and Landscape 1.1 Territory 49, Geoconservation Natural and Cultural Heritage 86 0 II. Management Structure 2 147,7 0 III Interpretation and Environmental 1 117,7 0 Education IV Geotourism 1 0 V Sustainable Regional Economic Development 33, 0 Total 0 701,0 0 EVALUATORS VERIFICATION Name Position Date Signature Name Position Date Signature

4 TERRITORY Geosite list I. Geology and Landscape 1.1 Territory Marks available Self Assessment List of Geosites located within territory identified for use (Please provide a geosite list) See Annex-A 2 Geodiversity 20 Geosites or more 0 40 Geosites or more Maximum Total How many geological periods are represented in your area? ( points each, maximum 0 points). (Please 2.1 provide a list): Pre Carboniferous (Devonian) - Carboniferous - Permian - Triassic - Jurassic - Cretaceous Pliocene - Pleistocene - Holocene - How many clearly defined rock types are represented in your area? ( points each, maximum 0 points). Conglomerates (Verrucano), Quartzites, Black schists, Fluvio-glacial deposits, Baryte and Quartz 2.2 mineralizationz, Meta-dolostones, Marbles, Calcschists, Radiolarites, Micaschists, Eclogites, Metabasites, 0 0 Serpentinites, Gneiss, Meta-diorites, Glacial-deposits, Lacustrine-deposits. How many distinct geological or geomorphological features are present within your area? Faults, 2.3 Folds, Foliations, Dykes, Fractures, Mylonites, Landslides, Glacial moraines, Canyons, Spill-way 0 0 channels. 3 Public Interpretation of the Geopark s sites of interest Maximum Total Number of sites with public Interpretation (trails, interpretation panels or leaflets) - See Annex-B or more Geosites of Scientific Importance: Gorge di San Gervasio - Radiolariti rosse di Champlas - Falaise du Collet Vert - Massif du Chenaillet - Paleofrana di Sauze d Oulx - Pseudocarniole della Val di Thuras - Fenêtre tectonique de Cervières - Rocher de la Perdrix - Casse Déserte - Marmi di Rocca Bianca - Bric Bouchet - Fenêtre de l Argentière - Bassin flexural du Fournel - Chevauchement de la Meije > 2 % Front pennique - Orridi di Chianocco e Foresto - Fenêtre du Guil - L île briançonnaise - Falaise de Barrachin - Gran Gorgia - Sacra di san Michele e cava della Picrica - Col sud du Cristillan - Vallon Laugier - Pli couché - Monte Musinè - Anfiteatro morenico di Rivoli e Avigliana - Colle dell Assietta - ScopriAlpi & Scopriminiera - Colle delle Finestre = 30 sites = 24,2% Geosites used for Education: Anfiteatro morenico di Rivoli e Avigliana - Bric Bouchet - Faille de St-Martin-de-Queyrières - Falaise de Barrachin - Falaise du Collet Vert - Front pennique - La Combarine - Massif du Chenaillet - Orridi di 3.3 Chianocco e Foresto - Pli couché - Rocher Roux - Tunnel de Prelles - Verrou de > 2 % Château-Queyras - Verrou glaciaire de Briançon - Cave di gesso di Signols - Miniere del Beth - ScopriAlpi & Scopriminiera - Mine du Fournel - Mine de cuivre de St-Véran - Monte Musinè - Piega della cava di Meitre = 21 sites = 17%

5 Geosites used for Geotourism (Please provide a list): Anfiteatro morenico di Rivoli e Avigliana - Bric Bouchet - Conca dei tredici laghi - Faille de St-Martin-de- Queyrières - Falaise de Barrachin - Falaise du Collet Vert - Fenêtre du Guil - Front pennique - Goja del Pis - Gorge di San Gervasio - Il colle delle Finestre - La Combarine - Le pietre di Avigliana - Le pietre di Susa - Massif du Chenaillet - Orridi di Chianocco e Foresto Pli couché - Rocca Parei - Rocca Sbarua - Rocce montonate di Borgone - > 2 % Sacra di san Michele e cava della Picrica - Sentiero geologico del ghiacciaio del Sommeiller - Tunnel de Prelles - Verrou de Château-Queyras - Verrou glaciaire de Briançon - Cave di gesso di Signols - Marmo verde del Frejus - Mine de la Cabane - Miniere del Beth - ScopriAlpi & Scopriminiera - Mine du Fournel - Mine de cuivre de St-Véran - Colle dell'assietta = 30 sites = 2% Non-Geological Sites used by the Geopark (intergraded in Geoparks activities): Lab museum of prehistoric time of Vaie, Montebenedetto Abbey; Sacra di San Michele abbey, Fenestrelle fort; Exilles fort, Rivoli Castle (Unesco); 3. Mont Dauphine fort (Unesco); Briançon forts (Unesco); Pays d'art ed d'histoire; rafting facilities of the Durance valley; Val Troncea Environmental museum; Roman settlement of Susa. Maximum Total Relationship to existing Geoparks (select one from the following options) There is no comparison with any other existing Geopark within GGN It is the only cross-border Geopark which 4.1 allow to reconstruct the entire Alpine tectonic history within a single territory There is another Geopark within GGN with comparable geology.here is another Geopark within GGN with 4.2 comparable geology. No. Sesia-Val Grande Geopark (Italy), Bauges and Chablais explain only a part 200 of the Alpine tectonic history. 4.3 There is another Geopark within GGN with comparable geology or infrastructure in the same country. 0 There is another Geopark within GGN with comparable geology or infrastructure in the same country s 4.4 geographical Region (Clarification in time and distance) 0 Maximum Total Territory Subtotal Maximum points Self Assessment

6 II. Geology and Landscape 1.2 GEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION Marks available Self Assessment 1 Inventory and significance of Geosites can be found in your area (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 300). See Annex-C At least one geosite of international significance geology and geomorphology. (0 for each). (Give a list and justification). 4 geosites of international significance (See Annex C) At least five geosites of national significance (Give a list and justification): more than 20 geosites of national significance (Italy and France) (See Annex C) At least 20 geosites of educational interest and used by schools and universities. (Give a list and justification): Some sites of educational interest are still to be developped. Do you have a geosites database for the Geopark? (Give a list and justification):france: Inventory of the 1.4 mining sites of the Province; Ecrins National Park geological inventory - ITALIA: the DB is actually in 0 30 progress - All the geosites are collected on the Geopark website. 1. Do you have a geosites map for the Geopark? (Give a list and justification): See Geotouristic Map (Annex-D) Strategy and legislation to protect against damage of geological sites and features (one answer only) Maximum Total The entire territory has legal protection because of it s geological values Part of the area is protected by law for its geological interest. (please refer to which part and why). The Geopark territory is protected by several laws that include: (ITALY) L.R. 21//20 n. 23 Valorizzazione e conservazione dei massi erratici di alto pregio paesaggistico, naturalistico e storico. L.R. 29/06/2009, n. 19 Testo unico sulla tutela delle aree naturali e della biodiversità. L.R. 16/06/2008 n. 14 Norme per la valorizzazione del paesaggio. L.R. 17/8/98, n. 23 Modifiche alla legge regionale 14 marzo 199, n. 31 ' Istituzione di Ecomusei del Piemonte ' L.R. 04/04/199 n. 1 Normative per la ricerca e la raccolta di minerali a scopo collezionistico, didattico e 2.2 scientifico L.R. 03/04/1989 n. 20 Norme in materia di tutela di beni culturali, ambientali e paesistici. L.R. 30/0/1980 n. 69 Tutela del patrimonio speleologico della Regione Piemonte (FRANCE) Réserves naturelles nationales: Pics de Combeynot (Monêtier-les-Bains, Villar d Arêne) e Ristolas Mont Viso Réserve naturelle régionale: Combes Partias (Puy-Saint-André) Siti Natura 2000: Vallée de la Clarée, Combeynot Lautaret Ecrins, Durance, Haut-Guil, Mont Viso Val Préveyre, Plateau d Emparis Goléon, Rochebrune Izoard Cerveyrette, Steppique durancien et queyrassin, Bois des Ayes, Vallée du Haut-Guil, Fournel, Mont Thabor, Massif de la Lauzière, Perron des Encombres. Zone humide des Hurtières Prohibition of destroying and removing parts of the geological heritage the Italian and French territory are regulated by several laws (see 2.2) 3 How are the geosites protected against misuse and damage? Maximum Total General announcement of regulations against misuse and damage for the entire Geopark area: The regulations and laws are described in the website. Announcement of regulations against misuse and damage at individual sites of the Geopark: visits will be carried out as much as possible with tour guides in order to convey the concept of preservation, educational message and economic repercussions. Legislative signs are present in the protected areas. In addition, there are panels on the entire territory of regulation at the entrance of the main mines Use of observation posts, guarding and patrolling by wardens: ITALY: In the Cottians Alps Park are present 32 Park Rangers (21.76 ha); moreover in the entire Italian territory are present the State Forestry Corps and severale voluntary Park Rangers. FRANCE: national and regional parks are monitored by the Park Rangers; 60 30

7 Provision for enforcement of regulations (no digging and collection) in website, flyers, etc. The regulations 3.4 and laws are described in the website and on the touristic maps. 40 Offering collecting of geological specimens under supervision at selected sites (clarification). in the Italian 3. territory the collection of samples is regulated by the following regional law (L.R. 1/9); In the French 20 territory the collecting is allowed only for scientific purposes What measures are carried out to protect geosites and infrastructure against damage and natural degradation? Regular maintenance and cleaning. (Please give details. How often are they checked?):the maintenance and cleaning of sites is carried out by the following organizations and associations (two times for year): Cottians Alps Regional Park, Mines Ecomuseum, Protection group for the Rivoli-Avigliana Morainic Amphiteatre, High Susa Valley Forestry Consortium, Rorà Ecomuseum, Italian Alpine Club; The French municipalities will manage: the ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of the mines exploited for tourism, the website and the management of the 'Espace géologique (Queyras regional park). Maximum Total Conservation measures (Please give details): The conservation of sites is carried out by the following organizations and associations Mines Ecomuseum, Rorà Ecomuseum, Colombano Romean Ecomuseum, Troncea Valley Museum, Gran Bosco di Salbertrand; Fournel Mine, Viso Mount national natural reservation Protective measures (preparation, sealing to avoid natural degradation) (Please give details): protection actions have been carried out in the following sites:scoprialpi-scopriminiera; Rorà Ecomuseum; Rocca Sbarua, Chianocco and Foresto canyons, L'argentiere mine, Villar St. Pancrace Mine, Fournel Mine, Saint Véran mine, Viso Mount national natural reservation 40 Maximum Total Geoconservation Subtotal Maximum points Self Assessment

8 IΙI. Geology and Landscape 1.3 Natural and Cultural Heritage Marks available Self Assessment 1 Natural Rank (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 300). 1.1 World Heritage Site (Natural or Mixed) (Please give a list and justification): Other International Designation in part of the Geopark territory (MAB = 200, Ramsar wetland = 200, Other = 0) (Please give a list and justification): MAB - Mont-Viso (France) Situated in a transition between Alpine and Mediterranean influences, the French territory of the Mont-Viso Biosphere Reserve is a glacial cirque surrounded by river valleys and high altitude lakes with a dry and sunny climate. The enclosed area is characterized by the presence of numerous endemic species, and landscapes shaped by pastoralism and great ecologic and biologic diversity. The territory s dozens of ecosystems include forests, rock formations and water environments. While tourism is the driving economic force in Mont-Viso, the area also sustains well-developed agriculture and forestry. Siti Natura 2000: Vallée de la Clarée, Combeynot Lautaret Ecrins, Durance, Haut-Guil, Mont Viso Val 1.2 Préveyre, Plateau d Emparis Goléon, Rochebrune Izoard Cerveyrette, Steppique durancien et queyrassin, Bois des Ayes, Vallée du Haut-Guil, Fournel, Mont Thabor, Massif de la Lauzière, Perron des Encombres, Zone humide des Hurtières, Orsiera Rocciavrè, Laghi di Avigliana, Madonna della Neve sul Monte Lera, Gran Bosco di Salbertrand, Stagno di Oulx, Champlas - Colle Sestriere, Boscaglie di Tasso di Giaglione (Val Clarea), Oasi xerotermiche della Val di Susa - Orrido di Chianocco, Valle Thuras, Oasi del Pra Barant, Stazioni di Myricaria germanica, Col Basset (Sestriere), Rocciamelone, Oasi xerotermica di Oulx Auberge, Oasi xerotermica di Oulx Amazas, Pendici del Monte Chaberton, Bardonecchia - Val Fredda, Bosco di Pian Pra' (Rora'), Les Arnaud e Punta Quattro Sorelle, Oasi xerotermica di Puys (Beaulard), Valle della Ripa (Argentera), Arnodera - Colle Montabone, Cima Fournier e Lago Nero, Val Troncea, Monte Musine' e Laghi di Caselette. National designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification):vanoise and Ecrins 1.3 National Parks; National Natural Reserves: Pics de Combeynot (Monêtier-les-Bains, Villar d Arêne) e Ristolas Mont Viso Regional designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification): five regional parks (Gran 1.4 Bosco, Val Troncea, Laghi di Avigliana, Orsiera-Rocciavrè and Queyras Parks), 2 regional Natural Reserves 0 80 (Chianocco and Foresto Canyons); Local designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification): Six local parks (Conca Cialancia, Freidour, Lago Borello, Colle del Lys, Monte San Giorgio, Montgenevre) 2 Cultural Rank (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 300). Maximum Total World Heritage Site in part of the Geopark territory (Cultural or Mixed) (Please give a list and justification): 2.1 BRIANCON, MONT DUPHIN, (SONIA MANDA UNA PICCOLA DESCRIZIONE);. Briançon and Mont Dauphin forts; The Castle of Rivoli is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy 2.2 Other International Designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification) 200 National designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification) VILLE D'ART E D'HISTOIRE (BRIANCON), ARGENTIERE MINE, ST.VERAN VILLAGE; Regional designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification): The San Michele Abbey is the symbol of the Piemonte Region. French inventory of historical monuments

9 Local designation in part of the Geopark territory (Please give a list and justification): Avigliana - Dinamitificio Nobel / Bardonecchia - Museo Civico Etnografico - Museo Diocesano Arte Sacra / Bussoleno - FERALP "Museo del Trasporto Ferroviario Attraverso le Alpi" / Chiomonte - Civico Museo Archeologico - Pinacoteca "Giuseppe Augusto Levis" / Coazze - Ecomuseo della Resistenza - Ecomuseo in Alta Val Sangone - Museo etnografico Coazze / Condove - Museo Etnografico "Gente Antica" / Moncenisio - Ecomuseo delle Terre al Confine / Novalesa - Museo di Vita Montana in Val Cenischia / Salbertrand - Ecomuseo "Colombano Romean" / Susa - Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra / Vaie - Civico Museo Laboratorio (musei tematici) / Angrogna - Ecomuseo della Resistenza - Museo della Donna - 2. Museo Scuola Odin Bertot / Fenestrelle - Forte di Fenestrelle / Luserna San Giovanni - Ecomuseo della 0 40 Resistenza / Massello - Sentiero "La Ruota e l'acqua" - Museo della Balsiglia / Perosa Argentina - Ecomuseo dell'industria Tessile / Pinasca - Museo "Abitare in Valle" / Pinerolo Ecomuseo della Carbonaia / Pomaretto - "Gli Antichi Mestieri" - Collezione Ferrero / Pragelato - Museo del Costume e delle Tradizioni delle Genti Alpine - Osservatorio di Apicoltura "Don Giacomo Angeleri" / Prali - Museo di Prali e della Val Germanasca - Museo di Rodoretto / Pramollo - Museo Scuola / Prarostino - Museo della Viticoltura / Rorà - Ecomuseo della Pietra "Le Loze di Rorà" - Museo Valdese / San Germano Chisone - Museo Valdese / Torre Pellice - Museo Valdese / Villar Pellice - Ecomuseo "Feltrificio Crumière" / Villar Perosa - Museo della Meccanica e del Cuscinetto 3 Promotion and maintenance of Natural and Cultural Heritage Maximum Total Interpretation (Please give details). The following interpretative sites, initiatives and popular booklet have been carried out:pays d'art et d'historie, Natura 2000, I monti nati dal mare, Via GeoAlpina - itinerari italiani, i geositi 3.1 nel paesaggio della Provincia di Torino, Musée des Mines de L'Argentière, mine touristique du Fournel, L'Arche 0 70 des Cimes à Ristolas (Centre d'interprétation du Queyras), Interpretative itinerary of the Queyras territory; Le Moulin d'arvieux, Queyras park museum, Soum Museum. Education programmes (Please give details): Several educational programs are managed by: Pays d'art et d'historie, Ente di gestione delle aree protette delle Alpi Cozie, National Parks Ecrins and Vanoise, Ecomusei: 3.2 delle Miniere della Val Germanasca, Colomban Romean e Val Sangone, Meridiani Società scientifica and sereal 0 70 others. Communication (Please give details): reportages TV, magazines, guides, leaflet are carried out by: Pays d'art et d'historie, Ente di gestione delle aree protette delle Alpi Cozie, National Parks Ecrins and Vanoise, Ecomusei: 3.3 delle Miniere della Val Germanasca, Colomban Romean e Val Sangone, Meridiani Società scientifica and sereal 0 70 others. Promotion of the links between Geological Heritage sites and the existing Natural and cultural sites within the Geopark (Prove with examples). In the geopark area the promotion is carried out by several Ecomuseums 3.4 (Ecomusei: delle Miniere della Val Germanasca, Colomban Romean e Val Sangone) and by Natural Parks (Ente 0 0 di gestione delle aree protette delle Alpi Cozie, National Parks Ecrins and Vanoise). Maximum Total Natural and Cultural Heritage Subtotal Total Points Awarded For Section I: Geology and Landscape Maximum points Self Assessment Maximum points Self Assessment

10 IΙ. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE Marks available Self Assessment 1 How is the Applicants management structure organised? Does the Geopark has a clear and well defined boundary? (Please give details): Yes, see the geotouristic map (Annex-D) 2 Does the Geopark have well defined and effective management structure able to take and implement decisions to 1.2 enhance protection of Geological Heritage and promote sustainable regional development for the Geopark area? 0 (Please give details). Yes, see the 1.3 point of the application form 30 Is the Geopark staff employed directly or indirectly by Geopark partners? (Please elaborate): see 1.3 point of the application form for details. 30 An independently administered budget (Please give details): A Business Plan has been proposed in the Application Form (see the D1.2 point). 20 Maximum Total Does a management or Master Plan exist? 2.1 Management or Master Plan exists (not older than years) (You should refer to the main components in accompanying documentation): A management plan has been created for the ALCOTRA application. 3 Master Plan Components - What components does it include? Earth Heritage (Geosite and Landscape). 3.2 Other Natural and Cultural Heritage 3.3 Links between Natural and Cultural Heritage 3.4 Tourism development (infrastructure and activities) 3 3. Education activities 3.6 Local development 3.7 Regional products (agrotourism) 3.8 Community links 3.9 Funding 3. Marketing strategy 3.11 Strength and Weakness Analysis of Management and administration (SWOT analysis of the ALCOTRA PIT) An audit of the geological and other resources 3.13 Do you have targets for the following goals? (Identify specific goals) 20 Geology Landscape protection Tourism geotourism 3 Agriculture and forestry 3.14 Analysis of local/regional development potentials Maximum Total Does your Application have a Marketing Strategy Strategy exists (not older than years) (You should refer to the main components in accompanying documentation): 0 Maximum Total Geopark should protect its geological heritage and create sustainable geotourism. What has been done to fulfil this duty?.1 Definition of areas which will be the focus of tourism development: Mines Ecomuseum, Beth mines trail, Chianocco and Foresto canyons, Gran Bosco Visitor Centre, Colobano Romean trail, Avigliana lakes and morainic amphiteatre of Rivoli and Avigliana, Sangonetto valley trail, Queyras Park, Clarée valley, Partias - Au Fournel Reserve Definition of areas where no tourism is allowed, (with focus on protection and research): in the natural reserve of Ristolas-Monviso is forbidden to leave the beaten track, part of Fournel Mine 20.3 Measures taken to regulate and reduce traffic (restricted access, central parking lots, traffic guiding system, signposting etc.) The access is restricted in : Claréeè and Fournel valleys, Saint Veran, Strada dell'assietta, Conca del Pra,Tronea valley, Avigliana Lakes Park Clearly defined cycle or other trails such as bridleways or river trails: Terre del Sangone, Terre della Cavalleria, cycling intineraries: Terre del Sangone, Terre delle Cavallerie, massi erratici, Colletto Verde. Tour del Bric Bucie Maximum Total Other regular activities, not described by the answers above: Consorzio forestale alta valle di Susa, Imageo srl. Maximum Total 0 7 Environmental friendly hiking path system: Sentiero Balcone, Sentiero dei Franchi, Glorioso Rimpatrio, Sentiero di Annibale, Sentiero del Plaisentif, Via dei Pellegrini (from Rivoli to San Michele abbey), Chenaillet, Bric Buciè, Valle della Clarée (Monte Tabor), Via Alpina; Sentier du tour de la Clarée et des Cerces, tour du Queyras Are there any initiatives or working groups who discuss promotion of natural and cultural heritage Regular "Working Group" meetings on specific topics: Tesori d'arte e Cultura Alpina (Susa valley), Cammini di Liberta (Pinerolese area), Pays d'art e d'histoire de Briançon, Mine du Fournel, Ecomuseums: Germanasca valley, Sangone valley, Colombano Romean. Individual cooperation and contracts between Applicant, tourist organisations and other interest groups: Mine Ecomuseum - LA TUNO srl, CBGA - Centre Briançonnais de Géologie Alpine, Fournel Mine, Grand Filon Mine Has your geopark area received any awards or other formal recognition for its activities in the fields of geodiversity, conservation or sustainable geo-tourism during the last five years? (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 0) 7.1 International awards (name and date of award): 0 0

11 National awards (name and date of award) HERITY (cultural heritage award): Ecomuseo "Sogno di luce A. Cruto e la lampadina"- Mines Ecomuseum - Ecomuseo Le Loze - Ecomuseo Dinamitificio Nobel - Ecomuseo FERALP Museo del trasporto ferroviario attraverso le Alpi - Ecomuseo in Alta Val Sangone Ecomuseo Villaggio Operaio Leumann -Ecomuseo della Carbonaia; FIST GEOITALIA (best publication on the issue of geological sites): I geositi della provincia di Torino Other (e.g. from industry) (name and date of award) 20 Maximum Total Are competent geological and scientific experts available to promote further research work on a scientific basis? (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 10) At least one person with a degree in geosciences or other related discipline in the permanent staff (employed directly) (Add points for each geoscientist): Barbara Pons (Geologist); 8.1 Berenger TOUPET, Aurelie Lacour, Bruno ANCEL : DEA "sédimentologie et géochimie de la surface", Strasbourg 1982 Master "Analayse et gestion de l'environnement", Strasbourg At least five people with a degree in geosciences or other related discipline on the staff of the Applicant (employed 8.2 by partner) 8.3 Do additional experts exist in the permanent staff (e.g. biologists) 8.4 Regular and formal joint activity with at least one scientific institution (University, National Geological Survey) Universities of Turin, Grenoble, de Savoie (Edytem lab), Toulose (Geode Lab); de Grenoble et de Savoie EDYTEM, Laboratoire GEODE a Toulouse. Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources (Italian National Research Council); Comité Scientifique du Parc du Queyras, société ARKEMINE (Christophe MARCONNET); Laboratoire TRACES, CNRS Université Toulouse-Le Mirail (Sandrine BARON); B.R.G.M. (Jean FERAUD) 8. Regular consulting is maintained by: Persons with scientific background in geosciences Gianluigi PERRONE, Thierry DUMONT, Pierre ROSTAN, Robert DURANT - spéléologues : CDS 0, SSF 0 - Pierre ROSTAN (Saint Véran), Robert DURANT 1 1 Persons with experience in geosciences: Michel Toupet and Raymond Cirio (CBGA) Amateurs available from local community: SGMB, Ecomusé de St. George d'hrtiere; Ecomuseo delle Loze, Italian Alpine Association 8.6 How many different scientific disciplines are in the expert network < yes 8.7 Does a marketing expert exist? If not who does the work? Yes, both in the Parks and in the Ecomuseums Does a press office exist? If not who does the work? Yes. (one in the Parco Alpi Cozie and one L'Argentière-La 8.8 Bessée travel bureau) 8.9 Are staff members available to run field trips/guided walks? yes. Mine Ecomuseum, Parco Alpi Cozie, CBGA, Queyras regional Park. 9 Does your Applicant area have the following Infrastructure Maximum Total Museum within the area of Application managed by yourself or a partner in your organization: Ecomusuem network, Musée de la Mine à Briançon, Musée à Villard Saint Pancrace (Centre montagne), Musée de la Mine du Fournel, Espace géologique de Château Queyras, Le Grand Filon à Saint Georges d'hurtières, Maison de la géologie et du géoparc (Ouverture prévue fin 2014). Musée des Mines / Château Saint-Jean à L'Argentière-La Bessée, Espaces muséographiques du Parc du Queyras Information Centre within the area of Application: Municipal, province, parks tourist offices, Ecomuseums and Parks visitor centres Info-kiosks' or other 'local information points' within the area carry information about the Applicant and its aims and work: Some permanent and seasonal info-points are present in the parks, which include: Assietta Road infopoint (in summer); Queyras park (Arvieux, Ristolas, Château-Queyras, St-Véran), Val d'escreinsparking (in summer), Saint Clément Parking, Point ponctuel au Val Chancel. Info-Point of the gorges du Fournel parking, Col Agnel information point (Queyras park) Information panels within the area: Geological Trails within the area of Applicant, which the Applicant has developed or been involved in developing: (see the geopark website); itinerary of the Sommelleir, geological itinerary of the Sangonetto valley, itinerary of the Geramanasca and Troncea valley mines, itinerary of the erratics, itenerary of the Chenaillet, itinerary of the Bric Bouchet, itinerary of the col sud de Cristillan, itinerary of thest-véran mine, Chaberton trail, miners trail of Villar-St-Pancrace, itinerary of the St-Georges d'hurtières mine Maximum Total Total Points Awarded For Section II: Management Structure Maximum points Self Assessment

12 III. Information and Environmental Education Marks available Self Assessment 1 Research, information and education scientific activity in Earth sciences within the territory 1.1 At least one scientific/academic institution working in the Applicant s area: Università di Torino, Université de Grenoble, Université de Savoie, Laboratoire TRACES, CNRS Université Toulouse-Le Mirail At least one student final report (mapping etc.) in the Applicant s area per year: yes 1.3 At least one of PhD thesis on Applicant s area within the past three years: yes At least five scientific or tourism focused academic papers from the work within the Applicant s area during last years: ANCEL (B.) Le paysage minier en zone de montagne : l'exemple des Hautes-Alpes in M.C. Bailly-Maître, C. Jourdain-Annequin, M. Clermont-Joly. Archéologie et paysage des mines anciennes : de la fouille au Musée. Ed. Picard, p ANCEL (B.), PY (V.), MARCONNET (C.), KAMMENTHALER (E.), LELEU (V.) 20 - Une mine de plomb argentifère dans un environnement montagnard : la mine médiévale du Fournel à L Argentière-La Bessée (Hautes- Alpes). Actes du colloque de Florac "Mines et métallurgies anciennes du plomb dans leurs environnements" 2006, Archeosciences, Revue d'archéométrie, 24, p ANCEL (B.) 20 - Les anciennes mines métalliques des Alpes du Sud : bilan diachronique. Bibliothèque d'archéologie Méditerranéenne et Africaine n 4 "Archéologie de la Montagne Européenne" - Actes de la table-ronde internationale de Gap Ed. Errance / Centre Camille Jullian, p PY (V.), ANCEL (B.), MARCONNET (C.) De l'usage minier du feu : à l'interface homme et environnement. Sources et expérimentations. in A. Durand, Ph. Jockey (Dir.), Mélanges offerts à Georges Comet, Cahiers d Histoires des Techniques 8, Presses Universitaires de Provence, p ANCEL (B.) Une mine métallique au XIXe siècle au cœur des Alpes : faits, procédures et arbitrages autour des conflits d'usages industriels et communautaires. Provence Historique, 2012, t. LXII, fasc. 20, p Do you operate programs of environmental education in your Applicant area? Maximum Total Does your permanent staff include specialists in environmental education, who undertake such work as their main role within your team. Yes (12 in Mines Ecomuseum, 6 in Cottian Alps Park, 3 in CBGA) Do you operate at least one formal education programme (please outline the nature of the programme(s) yes, Some laboratories and guided visits are organized by: Ecomuseo Regionale delle Miniere, Parco Alpi Cozie, CBGA, Fournel Mine. Do you contribute towards at least one formal education programme developed by other organisations. (museums etc.) Natural Sciences Museum of Turin, Fournel Mine with Université d'aix-en-provence, séminaries at the Université de Toulouse Le Mirail Personal and individual program offered to children visiting the Applicant s area: Mines Ecomuseum, Cottian Alps Park, CBGA, Mine du Fournel Do you operate a special program for primary/elementary school classes? Mines Ecomuseum, Cottian Alps Park, CBGA, Mine du Fourne, Mine du Fournel Do you operate a special program for secondary/high school classes? yes (Mines Ecomuseum, Cottian Alps Park, CBGA, Fournel Mine: visits of the mine organized for high schools Do you operate a special program for university students? Fournel Mine: visits of the mine organized for the Universities. University of Turin and Grenoble organizes field trips on the geopark area. 20 Are there any university camps/education centres in the Applicant s area: Pra Catinat environmental education centre; 20 Maximum Total What kind of educational materials exist? (The SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 120) Films, video, slideshow etc. yes (Cottian Alps Park, CBGA, Villar St. Pancrace, Fournel Mine, Rocca Sbarua) 3.3 Have you developed new educational material for school classes? yes (Mines Ecomuseum, CBGA, Cottian Alps Park) Interactive elements/ internet: yes (Natural Park, CBGA, Fournel Mine: Do you produce other material for children below 8 years? yes (Mines Ecomuseum - didactic insights for schools, Cottian Alps Park) 20 Maximum Total What kind of published information is available in your Applicant area? Protection of geological heritage: yes (National and Regional Parks, CBGA, Geological sites of the provincia di 4.1 Torino) Geology of the area: Yes (a lot of geological maps and fiel guide descriptions) Different special exhibitions changing on a regular basis: yes (Mines Ecomuseum - ScopriAlpi, Fournel Mine: temporary expositions in summer at the Mines Museum, Cottian Alps Park, CBGA) Special education equipment (puzzles, special constructions, etc): Yes (Mine Ecomuseum, Villar St. Pancrace Mine + Fournel Mine: questionaries/game for childs; Rocca Sbarua - Casa Canada mountain dew) Publication linking geology, nature and culture of the area: Yes (Parco Alpi Cozie, Sacra Natura by Regione Piemonte, SGM du Briançonnais, St. Veran, Fournel Mine: Cahiers du Château Saint-Jean : history and archeology of the mines; guidebook

13 Environmentally friendly behaviour in the area: Yes (in the areas of the natural parks, Pra Catinat pubblications) Data bank of the Château Saint-Jean mines 4. Other aspects of natural history which can be found within the area: Yes, there is a lot of published information: for examples: Beth Mines, CBGA, Prali Itinerary, natural parks Historical elements: Yes, there is a lot (Pubblications of the Mines ecomuseum and Colombano Romean Ecomuseums, Mountain Communities) 1 1 Maximum Total Geology provision for school groups. For example, organized visits etc. (The SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 0).1 Guided tours by Applicant s staff (explain and justify):.2 Guided tours through a member organisation (explain and justify): Mines Ecomuseum, CBGA, geological special visits of the Fournel mine, Grand Filon mine Standard programs, regularly offered for all park visitors (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Limited group size (max. 30 persons per guide) (explain and justify): CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Are alternatives available if tour impossible due to bad weather conditions? (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Do programs exist for different ages? (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Do special, scientific programs exist? (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine.8 Is teacher training offered in matters relating to the Applicant? (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 6 Education Guides 20 Maximum Total Personal guides in Geopark permanent staff(explain and justify) Do you have at least one qualified expert in Geopark permanent staff providing guided visit that your organization has a role in developing? (explain and justify) Do you have at least one qualified expert in partner organization providing guided visit that your organization has a role in developing? (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Personal guides by partner organisation(explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Freelance guides whose training and / or program is supported by your organization (explain and justify) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Training courses for guides (explain and justify): CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 7 What kind of information do you provide to educational groups, which encourage them to visit your area? Maximum Total Letters to schools and universities: CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 7.2 Brochure CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 7.3 Press announcements (Newspapers, Radio, TV) CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 7.4 Newspaper or newsletter CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Maximum Total Do you use the internet for school programmes? What kind of service do you provide? 8.1 Own website with general information about environmental education within the area: Those responsible for the education programme may be reached by CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand 8.2 Filon mine, Fournel mine Regular electronic newsletter Up to date calendar of activities CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Maximum Total Total Points Awarded For Section III: Education Maximum points Self Assessment

14 IV. Geotourism Marks available Self Assessment What kind of promotional material of the area takes place? 1.1 Printed material (e.g. leaflets, magazines) Geoturistic Map and brochure of the Geopark, Geological map of the Geopark and various gadgets available in the several sites; CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 2 2 Popular literature for public (e.g. books, guide books) Earth Sciences Department of University of Torino, Cottian 1.2 Alps Park, CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine CD or video material CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Other promotional material or merchandise CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 1 Maximum Total English X 2.2 French X 2.3 Spanish 2.4 Russian 2. Chinese 2.6 Arabic Add points for each other language. (explain and justify) Italian (all the Italian material and many French 2.7 material) 2.8 Multi-languages in one publication - X Maximum Total In how many languages is the marketing material produced? (The SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 80) Do information centres or exhibitions concerning the area exist in the Applicant s area? (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 0) At least one information centre centre, managed directly by the Geopark or one of the partner members of your organization Mines Ecomuseum, Mines Museum / Château Saint-Jean, Gran Bosco Central office, Gran Filon mine, Queyras Regional Park Existing 'info points' or similar facilities throughout the area managed by directly by the Geopark or one of the partner members of your organization - Ecomuseum network, Cottian Alps Cetral offices,office of Tourism and Heritage of Argentiere-La Bessee, Office of Tourism of Queyras and Briancon Information centre meeting and starting point for excursions - Val Troncea Museum is starting point to get the Bet mines, "Casa Canada" mountain dew is the strating point to get the Rocca Sbarua geosite. Scarfiotti mountain dew is the starting point to get geological trail of Sommeiller glacier. Fournel mine Is the Information centre accessible for wheelchair users and does it cater for individuals with other disabilities? Yes, all. Personal and individual information offered to visitors about possible activities in the area.ecomuseum network, Cottian Alps Cetral offices,office of Tourism and Heritage of Argentiere-La Bessee, Office of Tourism of Queyras and Briancon Centre open to the public at least 6 days a week, all year round weather permitting - Fournel mine: the museum is open 7/7 from June to September, Mines ecomuseum. 20 Maximum Total How is information and interpretation about the area presented in info centres, information points etc? 4.1 Static display material Val Germanasca Ecomuseum, "casa Canada" mountain dew (Rocca Sbarua geosite), Fournel mine, Gran Filon mine, Gran Bosco central office Films, video, slideshow etc. Val Germanasca Ecomuseum, "casa Canada" mountain dew (Rocca Sbarua geosite), 4.2 Fournel mine, Gran Filon mine, Gran Bosco central office 4.3 Interactive displays Different special exhibitions changing on a regular basis Mines Ecomuseum (ScopriAlpi), temporary exhibitions in the Fournel mine Maximum Total Public Access and facilities(self AWARDED total cannot exceed 0).1 Is it possible to reach the geopark area by public transport Yes, by bus o train Are there toilets available in the parking areas Some parking are equipped with toilets (Fournel Mines). 6 Do you provide your own tourist transport Yes (mine Ecomuseum, St. Veran mine, Fournel mine, Val Troncea natural park) Is public transport integrated with walking, cycling trails Some routes are accessible by train and marked with panels (Chianocco and Foresto Canyon - St. Veran mine) Do you have car park facilities connected to the trails which you have developed Yes, most of the routes starts from parking car. Are visitors informed about public transport in the area and encouraged to use it before they come? Maximum Total 0 9 0

15 Promotional material about the area (leaflets, brochures, internet) contains information about public transport Mines ecomuseum Websites of the Applicant and/or local tourism organizations are linked to web-based timetables and transport information held by others. Yes Special offers for tourists using public transport, bicycle or other forms of sustainable transport - Fournel mine: Preferential Offer in partnership with SNCF Maximum Total What kind of guided tours have been developed by your management body or your partners? 7.1 Groups with special interests in geology and geomorphology Mine Ecomuseum, Mine du Fournel, CBGA, Sommelier geotrail, Grand Filon. 7.2 Tours take place regularly during the season - CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine 7.3 Tours for a broad audience - Yes, all the sites. 7.4 Do you offer tours for disabled visitors - Mine Ecomuseum, Fournel Mine Alternatives available if tour impossible due to bad weather conditions - CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon 7. mine, Fournel mine 7.6 Flexible registration system (day to day basis) for participants or no registration necessary CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine Maximum Total What else do you use to inform visitors about your area Easy to read interpretation panels in entrance areas or at Tourist locations - CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand 8.1 Filon mine, Fournel mine There is at least one promoted trail dealing with geological subjects, developed by your team, alongside any 8.2 developed by partners. Yes, most of the itineraries have been carried out under this project Maximum Total How are information or activities of different organisations co-ordinated 9.1 Joint information or promotional material Maximum Total 0 Do you use the internet and what kind of service do you provide?.1 Own website with general information about the area Links to other websites of tourist board, communities, local government, which provide a broad range of.2 information on the Applicants area. - Yes, for examples: Geopark management may be reached by - Yes, all.4 Regular electronic newsletter 0. Facility to order publications on-line 0.6 Up to date calendar of activities Yes Guidance for visitors on potential excursions Yes Maximum Total What kind of infrastructure is available for activities such as horse riding, canoeing and cycling? (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 0) 11.1 Network of footpaths which include the main touristic and scientific points of interest Yes Uniform/standard signposting of paths - The signs are in accordance with the local regulations (Parks, Region, 11.2 National) 11.3 Regular checks of infrastructure and immediate repair guaranteed - Natural parks, mines Ecomuseum Special maps and information sheets for hikers, cyclists, etc. Mines Ecomuseum, Fournel mine, CBGA, Erratic blocks geotrail, Pays des Ecrins trails. At least one path concerning a special subject (mining, archaeology, architecture not previously counted in your score under another heading: Industrial heritage and Agricultural heritage trails in France. Guided cycling, walking, etc. tours, provided or actively supported by a member organization all the partners provide Such tours include several days all inclusive offer (hotel, half or full board) for hiking and cycling tours provided or actively supported by a member organization Such tours include several days all inclusive package with luggage transport provided or actively supported by a member organization 0 0 There is a network of hiking/biking friendly hotels/pensions, defined by a catalogue of criteria who work in partnership with your organisation Maximum Total How do you communicate the goals of Geotourism, especially with those responsible for tourism.

16 Direct personal meetings or through their involvement in your organization. CBGA, Mines Ecomuseum, Grand 12.1 Filon mine, Fournel mine 12.2 A regular award scheme to promote good practice The selection and nomination of official partners/mentors/sponsors Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Imerys 20 Maximum Total Do you have the following sustainable (e.g. non car based) trails? 13.1 Geo-trails yes 13.2 Cultural trails yes, Industrial heritage and Agricultural heritage trails in France Forest trails yes 13.4 Other trails yes 13. Other out-door activities not mentioned elsewhere. Via Ferrata, Canyoning, running races, ecc.. Maximum Total Visitor evaluation 14.1 Do you count visitors? 20 By entrance tickets / trail counters yes By field trip participants? Yes By estimation? Yes By visitor survey? 14.2 Do you evaluate where your visitors come from? 20 By booking addresses? Yes By market analysis? By university study? 14.3 Do you use visitor evaluation for your forward planning? The guides are updated on visitor comments Do you have analysis of the socio-economic profile of your visitors (families, school classes, pension groups, 14.4 tourist groups, etc)? depending on the type of ticket purchased (children, university students, retirees,..) 14. Questionnaire on visitors satisfaction levels? Si Maximum Total Total Points Awarded For Section IV: Geotourism Maximum points Self Assessment

17 1 Marks available Self Assessment Initiatives promoting food from regional and/or ecological production, which your organisation develops or actively 1.1 supports. Cottian Alps Park, Queyras Regional Park Meals from regional and/or ecological production are available in restaurants The Applicant organizes markets, where mainly regional agricultural products are sold 0 0 A label for regional food products or local gastronomy exists "Paniere dei prodotti tipici della provincia di Torino" 1.4 (Local products of the province of Turin),Cottian Alps brand of cheese (Plaisentif) Direct marketing of regional agricultural products is promoted 40 0 Maximum Total Initiatives promoting geological replicas production exist Mines Ecomuseum Casts and souvenirs from local production are available Mines Ecomuseum, Grand Filon mine, Fournel mine The organization or its active partners has a retail outlet or outlets where mainly regional products are sold. 0 0 Maximum Total How are regional crafts promoted? Local craft products are showcased In the area there are many museums and exhibitions related to local handicraft 0 0 Maximum Total A label for regional services/products has been developed the Applicant or in partnership with others Direct marketing of regional products is undertaken by your organization Tourism offers include tours of collaboration with local businesses Yes (mines ecomuseum) 20 Maximum Total 0 0 What kind of contracts are regularly offered to businesses in your area?.1 Design, Print Partner avail themeself of local operators with skills and traditional knowledge for the maintenance.2 of the structures..3 V. Sustainable Regional Economy What efforts are undertaken to promote regional food and craft products, integrating the catering trade? Which efforts are undertaken to create an d promote regional geotourism products? (The SELF- AWARDED total cannot exceed 0) The marketing of local craft products is actively supported The local partners are involved in promoting local production What efforts are undertaken to promote links between the Applicant and local businesses? (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 0) Services (repair, management) Partner avail themeself of local operators with skills and traditional knowledge for the maintenance of the structures Other equipment and services to support geotourism and interpretation, e.g. transport, display cabinets etc. (give details) Some partners provide the local shuttles. - Many companies and cooperatives are used for the management of individual sites (Consorzio Forestale, La Tuno, Servizi di educazione Ambientale Trevalli, Cooperativa Ambiente Perosa Argentina) 80 0 Maximum Total Networking (SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 200) 6.1 A network of co-operating enterprises exists, fostered by the Applicant There is a formal contract between the Applicant and its partners There are joint projects, financed, between the Applicant, private businesses and local authorities. 0 0 Maximum Total Total Points Awarded For Section V: Sustainable Regional Economy Maximum points Self Assessment