Drôme Department (26)
School visits
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The wind turbines of Montjoyer-Rochefort in the Drôme region
On the outskirts of Montélimar, the 23 wind turbines of this wind farm are aligned on the hills of Montjoyer and Rochefort-en-Valdaine, on either side of the Col du Colombier pass. Built in 2004, these 98-meter-high turbines had their rotors replaced in 2014, extending their lifespan. This 17 MW wind farm benefits from the favorable Mistral winds, generating 41 GWh per year, enough to power approximately 16,100 homes.
Detail of the visit
- Guided visits of 1h only by reservation.
- Children must be 8 years old and over.
- Access for reduced mobility persons.
Les + de la visite
Understand the transformation of wind energy into electricity
An entertaining and pedagogical visit
Free parking for cars and coaches
Votre sécurité est notre priorité
- All visitors must show proof of identity (valid identity card or passport, or French driving licence provided that the photograph resembles the holder).
- Group limited to 30 people with obligatory presence of two accompanying persons (limited to the pedagogic team).
- A list of pupils and accompanying persons must be communicated before the visit; access to the site is forbidden to persons not on the list.
- Any action contrary to or not in compliance with the safety rules during the visit will lead to the immediate halting of the visit and the evacuation of the group outside the CNR site.
Open days
Visits are possible every day during open periods as a function of the time slots available.
Groups
From mid-March to the end of October.
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Price for visits
Groups
- For school groups Free
Please note:
Visits can be suspended without notice for reasons of public order by demand of the authorities. This may also be the case of major maintenance works or due to force majeure. Access to the lock is not authorised for visits in the case of heat waves, rain, storms and violent wind.
How to come ?
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From Espeluche, take the D4 towards Taulignan. After the hamlet of Colombier, continue on the D4 towards Grignan and Nyons until you reach the Col du Colombier pass. At the Col du Colombier, turn left onto the path towards the wind turbine.
Direction du parking visiteur
Practical information
- You must wear trousers and trainers or hiking shoes. If not, you will not be allowed to enter the site.
- Do not use your cell phones, laptop computers, cameras, dictaphones or any electronic devices. They are prohibited during the visit.
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