• Cliff, Mountain, Viewpoint, Natural wonder, Forest, Mountain pass, alp, Uplands

Passy Nature Reserve

Facing the Mont-Blanc range, Passy Nature Reserve overlooks the Arve Valley.
The reserve is a nature jewel that links Sixt Fer à Cheval Nature Reserve and Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve.
Area: 1800 ha
Altitude: 1300 to 2900 m

Cliff, Mountain, Viewpoint, Natural wonder, Forest, Mountain pass, alp, Uplands Passy Nature Reserve Passy

About

Passy (74190)
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Average duration of an individual visit : 01h00

The Nature Reserve in Passy resumes the history of the mountains in Haute-Savoie:
- Natural environment:
Mineral contrasts, grasslands, heathlands, wetlands and numerous alpine species
- Fauna: chamois, ibex, eagles, marmots, grouse, ptarmigan, bearded eagles.
- Flora: 530 species have been identified including the St. Bruno lily, Martagon lily or Turk's cap moss campion.
- Flies : hover flies, excellent indicators for scientists.
Biodiversity: Clearing operations in Pormenaz to assess biodiversity.

Guided visit: 1 hour

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    Prices

    Free access

    Reception

    Languages visits : English, French
    Languages informatives signs : English, French
    Languages audio guide : English, French

    Opening

    Throughout the year : open daily.

    Access

    Maison de la Réserve naturelle 321 chemin des Parchets Plaine-Joux 74190 Passy

    More informations

    Information update on 21/06/2021 by Asters