BIRDS, SMALL CREATURES AND LANDSCAPES ! Discover the natural environment of the Meije region around La Grave, between Écrins and Oisans, with your family.
Facing the glaciers, we will enjoy an exceptional variety of ecosystems as we set out to meet the inhabitants of the hay meadows, mountain pastures and forests.
Thanks to simplified scientific protocols developed by the University of Grenoble, and equipped with magnifying glasses, binoculars and observation glasses, we will investigate the altitudinal limits of vegetation zones, assess the diversity of insect and small animal families, reference key species of flowers and trees, look for signs that the spotted nutcracker has been there and left us some Swiss stone pine seeds to nibble on, and maybe we’ll even see some falcons and vultures?
In any case, this wilderness hike will allow us to enjoy a parade of exceptional natural environments and combine the discovery of fauna, flora and the mineral world with observations and sampling by budding scientists.
Scientific themes:
* Use of simplified scientific protocols proposed by Isabelle Boulangeat (UGA).
Insect sheet . Colour and landscape sheet . Fauna sheet . Flora sheet . Tree sheet
* Use of the Natura2000 network’s raptor folder
* Reading the landscape, geology, glaciers, forests, natural risks
Morning meeting time to be arranged with your hiking instructor
Supervision by a hiking instructor
Professional civil liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
Clothing suitable for the activity and weather conditions
Waterproof hiking boots
Water bottle or thermos, snacks, food for the hike
Backpack (approx. 35 litres)
Transport to the activity location and shuttle buses or taxi returns
Easy walk or hike on good trails, accessible to all ages. Maximum elevation gain: 300m for a half-day hike, 600m for a full-day hike. Walking time uphill: approximately 1 hour for a half-day hike, 2 hours for a full-day hike. Easy descent.
Children aged 5 and above who are good walkers and adults. Elevation gain and walking pace accessible to all. Please notify us in advance of any disabilities or medical conditions (joint problems, allergies, illnesses, treatments).