Natural Heritage
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The Vercors Massif, located between Grenoble and Valence, is a spectacular, historic, and well-preserved area of great significance. Discover its treasures: Mont Aiguille, the Choranche Caves, the Hanging Houses of Pont-en-Royans, as well as its famous cheese and the many activities it offers.
Its wild landscapes and vast plateaus have always been a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers.
The Vercors Park
Classified as a Regional Park
The Vercors Park, classified as a Regional Natural Park, is home to the largest nature reserve in France. The massif offers incredible richness, both in its stunning landscapes and the diversity of its fauna and flora.
Here, you may spot marmots, ibex, chamois, vultures, and at night, bats.
Among the 1,800 recorded plant species, you can admire wild tulips, gentians, stunning orchids, wild garlic, edelweiss… a true delight for botanists.
Here are
some sightseeing ideas:
- Les canaux de Valence
- Les chutes de la Druise
- Les grottes de Thaïs
- Les grottes de Choranche
- Le Col de la Sambie
- Sur les pas des Pellafols
- Les Jardins des Fontaines Pétrifiantes
- Le Jardin Zen d’Erik Borja
- Domaine viticole Mayoussier
- Gorges de la Bourne
- La spectaculaire route de la Combe Laval
- Le Parc Jouvet de Valence
And many more things to see and do:
Inspiration-Vercors, la Drôme Tourisme or Valence-Romans-Tourisme
For orchid enthusiasts, here are some specimens found in the surrounding area or even on the campsite:
