Presentation of the Master 2 Geography & Mountain Development workshops

February 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - February 23, 2024, 2:30 p.m.

The Class of 2023–2024 “Valloire Galibier,” the program director, and representatives of the Mountain Cluster are pleased to invite you to the presentations of the planning workshops by the Master’s 2 students in Geography & Mountain Planning (GAM) from the Faculty of Sciences and Mountain Studies at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB), on Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, 2024, on the Le-Bourget-du-Lac campus, in the Nivolet Amphitheater – 8B.

ON THE PROGRAM

Thursday, February 22, 2024

8:00–8:15 a.m.: Welcome remarks by Jean-François Dreuille—Vice President for Academic Affairs at Savoie Mont Blanc University, Richard Taillet—Director of the Sciences & Mountains Department, and Benoît Robert—Director of the Mountain Cluster

8 :15 a.m.–1:05 p.m.: Workshop presentations by the students:

  • Conduct an assessment and facilitate consultations for the Grand Lac Biosphere Reserve project;
  • Enhance and redevelop the Rocher des Amoureux site (Villarodin-Bourget);
  • Diversification of activities in the Vie ille and Bergin areas within the Morillon 1100 – Les Esserts ski area;
  • Redesign the layout of the hamlet of Le Lay to transform it into a hub for daily life and tourism between the town center and the valley floor (Les Contamines-Montjoie);
  • Focus on assessing the impact of the Écrins National Park Charter: outdoor activities.

1:05–1:20 p.m.: Jury deliberation

1:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Lunch provided by the Master's program in Geography & Mountain Planning (GAM)

Friday, February 23, 2024

8:00–8:15 a.m.: Welcome remarks by Philippe Galez—President of Savoie Mont Blanc University, Laurent Astrade—Director of the Department of Geography & Planning, and Gwénaëlle Valentin—Head of Membership, Partnerships, Employment, and Training at the Mountain Cluster

8:15 a.m.–12:05 p.m.: Workshop presentations by students:

  • (Re)discovering the waterways of Greater Annecy: ecological, landscape, social, and urban planning issues;
  • The "Zero Net Land Conversion" initiative in the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park: a pilot program involving three participating municipalities;
  • Rethinking Sustainable Transportation and Wayfinding in Tignes: Assessment, Summary of Studies, and Urban Planning Considerations;
  • Redevelop the Iseran Pass area (2,764 m) (Val d’Isère).

12:05–12:30 p.m.: Jury deliberation

12:30-12:40 p.m.: Announcement of the results of the two days of presentations

12:55 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.: Lunch provided by the Master’s program in Geography & Mountain Planning (GAM)

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