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Les Orpellières

Languedoc-Roussillon  >  France

In this rugged area, between the river Orb and the Mediterranean Sea, you can see some very nice bird species.

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Most recent update 23 března 2025
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Description

Les Orpellières is a very varied area. In a few hours you can walk from a river area, to a rough dry agricultural area, to a dune area and to the sea. Many species of birds can be seen, such as linduška úhorní, plameňák růžový and dudek chocholatý, but also many species of gulls, including rare species such as racek tenkozobý. kukačka chocholatá can also be seen here regularly.

Details

Access

Les Orpellières is located directly east of Valras-Plage, but on the other side of the river Orb. Parking in the vicinity of 'Yelloh la Serignan plage' or in the area itself. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 5,5 km. Take enough water with you as it can be very hot.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , River , Sea , Dunes , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Sandy , Flat , Dry , Open landscape , Dusty

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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