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Col de La Fayolle

Ardèche  >  France

Spring migration pass, concentrating certain flows of passerines and large flocks when the latter do not pass through Col de l'Escrinet.

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Most recent update 31 mars 2025
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Description

Col de La Fayolle is a picturesque mountain pass. The road to Col de La Fayolle is very quiet, beautiful, and relaxing. A magical setting, perfect for cycling. Migratory streams of passerines, as well as birds of prey and large flocks, can be spotted very close by during spring migration, especially in light northerly winds. You can make many beautiful walks in the area.

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Français: Col secondaire de migration printanière, concentrant certains flux de passereaux et grands voiliers quand ces derniers ne passent pas par l'Escrinet. Itinéraire très calme, beau et appaisant. Cadre magique, propice aux ballades en vélo. Des flux migratoires de passereaux ainsi que de rapaces et grands voiliers peuvent être détectés avec une bonne proximité par faible vent du nord lors de la migration prénuptiale. Beaucoup de ballades et bivouacs magnifiques aux alentours.

Details

Access

Col de La Fayolle is located in the Ardèche. You can access Col de La Fayolle via the Mézilhac-L'Escrinet road. A small, very winding road that can be difficult to navigate in winter due to icy/snowy conditions. Press P on the map for directions.

Note: Relations between the Fayolle locals and birdwatchers can be complicated. It's best to make sure you're not on private land when setting up a spotting scope.

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Français: L'accès se fait via la route Mézilhac-L'Escrinet. petite route très sinueuse et compliquée l'hiver par temps de verglas/neige.

Les relations peuvent être compliquées entre les locaux de la Fayolle et les ornithologues. Le mieux est de vérifier de ne pas être sur un terrain privé pour poser une longue-vue.

Terrain and Habitat

Plateau , Mountain

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

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Route
200 m

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