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The river Arc, its gravel banks, its specific vegetation

The river Arc is part of the village life. It changes its river bed according to the requent flood and leaves its prints in the landscapes.

River The river Arc, its gravel banks, its specific vegetation Bessans

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Bessans (73480)

The Arc is both a living biological environment and an indispensable resource for mankind. It is also a major element of the landscape. The Arc and all the wetlands are rich in species and vulnerable to certain human activities.
Flora: German tamarisk, false-daphne willow, false helenian cirse, Alpine butterwort.
Fauna: dipper, bat with moustache and Natterer's viper, wandering sandpiper, calamite toad, spotted fly, rufous russet, bee-eater dragonfly.
Excerpts from the book "Patrimoine naturel de Bessans" (Natural heritage of Bessans).

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Opening

    All year round.

    Access

    73480 Bessans
    Information update on 01/03/2024 by Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme