Environmental DNA Expedition - Reading life in the water of Lacs Robert
From Friday 07 to Sunday 09 August 2026
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location : Lacs Robert
Event Organizer
Nemeton - Biolab
Location
Lacs Robert
Chamrousse 1998m
38410
Chamrousse
Presentation
Scientific eco-volunteering weekend departing from Chamrousse. At Lacs Robert (2,225 m), sample the water and analyze the DNA of the species living there using a portable field laboratory. In partnership with Argaly.
For 3 days, join a participatory scientific expedition in the Belledonne massif, at Lacs Robert (2,225 m altitude), led by scientific mediators and Argaly experts, specialists in environmental DNA.
The aim: to use molecular biology techniques to inventory the aquatic biodiversity of an alpine lake, based on simple water sampling.
On the program:
Introduction to environmental DNA (eDNA) and its applications in ecology
Water sampling according to rigorous scientific protocols
Filtration and sample preparation in the field
PCR analysis (portable MiniPCR) and interpretation of results
Meeting with an environmental warden and discussions on life science professions
The stay is all-inclusive (tent accommodation, meals, supervision, scientific equipment). No knowledge of biology required.
The aim: to use molecular biology techniques to inventory the aquatic biodiversity of an alpine lake, based on simple water sampling.
On the program:
Introduction to environmental DNA (eDNA) and its applications in ecology
Water sampling according to rigorous scientific protocols
Filtration and sample preparation in the field
PCR analysis (portable MiniPCR) and interpretation of results
Meeting with an environmental warden and discussions on life science professions
The stay is all-inclusive (tent accommodation, meals, supervision, scientific equipment). No knowledge of biology required.
Opening day(s)
Opening periodFrom Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 2026.
Tarifs
Full price: from 585 €.
The research contribution fee is tax-deductible at around 66%. The final tax-deductible registration fee for the expedition is €354.
The research contribution fee is tax-deductible at around 66%. The final tax-deductible registration fee for the expedition is €354.
Destination
Chamrousse 1998m
38410
Chamrousse
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.130804
Longitude : 5.916568












