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Discover the Vercors Regional Park 

What is the Vercors Regional Nature Park?

The Vercors Regional Nature Park is a nature park established in 1970 in the departments of Isère and Drôme.

In figures:

    • 206,208 hectares of unspoilt nature in the Vercors massif 🌿
    • 84 local authorities across eight natural regions 🚩
    • 1,800 plant species, 85 of which are protected 🌸
    • 79 species of orchids 🌷
    • 140 species of breeding birds 🦅
    • 72 species of mammals (chamois, red deer, roe deer, mouflon, wild boar and ibex…) 🐐

What is the difference between the Vercors Regional Nature Park and the Nature Reserve?

The Nature Reserve is a small part (10%) of the Vercors Nature Park. It is a designated area that protects the natural habitats and species it contains. The aim is to conserve biodiversity – including flora, fauna, landscapes, geology, soil and subsoil. 🌿

 Did you know?

324.1 km

This is the distance required to complete the Grand Tour du Vercors on foot

2 341 m

It is the highest point in the park (Le Grand Veymont)

Over 3,000 km

signposted and well-maintained routes

The Park’s missions

The Park is a natural treasure trove.

Here, we enjoy the great outdoors whilst respecting it. The Vercors Park has several day-to-day missions: to preserve and promote the various natural habitats; to inform and educate both Vercors residents and visitors on best practice; to support the sustainable development of the region; and to foster a harmonious relationship between people and their environment!

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