Things to do in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

September 8, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes.
Restaurants in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

1. Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors

255 Chemin des Fusilles, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors France +33 4 76 94 38 26 [email protected] http://www.parc-du-vercors.fr/
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5.0 based on 507 reviews

Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors

Reviewed By Casamona-Real-Estate - Tromso, Norway

take the local bus for 5 euros and you get to the village Lans En Vercors . and here you can walk for hours- Also there is a restaurant after around 1 hours walk- Here we did lunch! Ask the tourist info in the village

2. Reserve Naturelle

Reserve Naturelle a Sixt Fer, Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval France http://www.sixtferacheval.com/nature
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5.0 based on 101 reviews

Reserve Naturelle

3. Centre de la Nature Montagnarde

9 route de Doran, 74700 Sallanches France +33 4 50 58 32 13 [email protected] http://www.centrenaturemontagnarde.org
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Centre de la Nature Montagnarde

Activités pour les groupes sur réservation uniquement. Permanence d’accueil et boutique ouverts du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h.

4. Reserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac

Bout du Lac, 74210 Doussard France +33 6 17 54 21 68 franç[email protected] http://www.reserves-naturelles.org/bout-du-lac-d-annecy
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4.5 based on 196 reviews

Reserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac

Reviewed By Richard_Heaps - Broadstairs, United Kingdom

Nice circular walk around the nature reserve, very peaceful and scenic. Apparently there are beavers but we didn’t see them, did see lots of lizards though. Stone viewing tower at lakeside gives a nice view of lake.

5. Les Gets

89 route du Front de Neige, 74260 Les Gets France +33 4 50 74 74 74 [email protected] http://www.lesgets.com/
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4.5 based on 665 reviews

Les Gets

Between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc and 1 hour from Geneva Airport, Les Gets resort is an integral part of the Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil area, one of the largest skiing and mountain biking areas in Europe. In all seasons, Les Gets promises you unforgettable and beautiful escapes #MadeinLesGets in a unique idyllic setting between forests, mountain pastures and unspoilt open spaces. In the winter, discover an authentic cross-border skiing adventure with 286 slopes covering around 650 km between France and Switzerland. But also a wide range of other sports and leisures : cross-country skiing, walking or snowshoeing, dog-sled riding, dog-hiking, paragliding, wellness moments... In the summer, Les Gets is a pioneering destination for cycling and mountain biking with an exceptional Bikepark with over 128 km of marked trails, including specially-adapted ones for e-bikes, and facilities for every level of ability.

Reviewed By Ianrhunt68 - Les Gets, France

We came for a few days skiing in January. Lifts were quiet but it it is early in January. Easy to use

6. Volcano Park of Lemptegy

31 route des Puys, 63230 Saint-Ours France +33 4 73 62 23 25 [email protected] http://www.auvergne-volcan.com
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4.5 based on 1,052 reviews

Volcano Park of Lemptegy

Come and visit a volcano from the inside, with an enthusiastic guide, in the Chaine des Puys, 15 minutes away from the town Clermont-Ferrand.This natural touristic site has, for twenty years, made vulcanology understandable to anybody, thanks to a recreational and interactive visit on foot or by train.There are 4 steps to your visit, which lasts 2:45 hours :- A visit on foot or by train alongside your guide. Benefit from a panoramic view and discover geological wonders (volcanic bombs, vents and lava flows),- the industrial heritage ,- 4D simulator, "La Mine Explosive".NEW DYNAMIC MOVIE "Back to Origins"!

7. Les Grottes de La Balme

Rue des Grottes, 38390 La Balme-les-Grottes France +33 4 74 96 95 00 [email protected] http://www.grotteslabalme.com
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4.5 based on 337 reviews

Les Grottes de La Balme

Dare indoor adventure... Rare and exceptional natural site, The Caves of La Balme offer a great indoor activity made for the whole family ! Take some time to discover the underground world’s beauties and mysteries at your own pace ! You will walk 1 kilometer of subterranean networks during about 75 minutes self-guided tour. The Caves of La Balme, c'est en Isere, at 40 minutes from Lyon !

8. Les Gorges de la Jordanne

D17 Valley of Jordanne, Saint-Cirgues-de-Jordanne France +33 4 71 47 93 95 http://www.gorgesdelajordanne.fr/spip.php?page=accueil
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4.5 based on 242 reviews

Les Gorges de la Jordanne

9. Gorges de l'Ardeche

07700, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc France https://www.gorges-ardeche.net/
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4.5 based on 2,360 reviews

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Reviewed By asb1952 - Rishon Lezion, Israel

We've joined organized road tour along the Ardeche river and admired breathtaking views, clear air, canyon and cliffs, wild forest. Natural arc made by water in limestone is very impressive!

10. Site Naturel du Cirque de Saint-Meme

73670 Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont France http://chartreuse-tourisme.com/noesit/!/fiche/cirque-de-saint-meme-149594
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4.5 based on 170 reviews

Site Naturel du Cirque de Saint-Meme

Reviewed By Devonboyontour - Exeter, United Kingdom

We turned off our tour of the Chartreuse mountains to have a quick look at this and ended up staying for a couple of hours. It’s a beautiful place to just chill out and have a picnic but the walk up to the waterfall is well worth it, although have to admit it made us puff a bit in the 30 plus heat! There’s a restaurant and toilets there too. You have to pay 3.50 euros to drive in but it’s only per car so good value really and well worth it. Great place for couples and families with small kids as there’s a shallow river they can play in. Highly recommended.

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