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Le Verney

Valais  >  Switzerland

Former gravel pits that have been transformed into a wetland that attracts birds.

Added* by Rudaz
Most recent update 25 September 2023

Description

Le Verney is one of the richest sites for nesting birds for the Martigny region. The fields, ponds, the hay meadows, the banks of the Rhône and those of the Canal du Syndicat form an interesting mosaic of biotopes with bodies of water, reed beds and riparian woodlands, hedges, trees and groves.

Details

Access

Le Verney is located in a the bend of the river Rhône, just to the north of the town of Martigny. Click on the P in the map for directions. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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