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Gorges d'Oppedette

Alpes de Hautes Provence  >  France

Impressive limestone gorges of 2.5 km long, 140 meters wide and 200 meters. depth! The canyon attracts many species of birds.

Added* by Sheron
Most recent update 5 mai 2021

Description

The limestone canyon of the Gorges d'Oppedette is part of the Luberon Regional Natural Park and it is a protected area. In and around the canyon you can observe birds typical of cliffs and rocky escarpments such as Murkryper, Klippesvale, Hubro, Steintrost, Blåtrost and Lerkefalk (breeder on the site).

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Français: Impressionnantes gorges calcaires de 2,5 km de long, 140 mètres de large et 200 m. de profondeur ! Canyon qui fait le bonheur de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux. Vous pouvez y observer des oiseaux typiques des falaises et escarpements rocheux : Murkryper, Klippesvale, Hubro , Steintrost , Blåtrost et Lerkefalk nicheur sur le site. Ce site fait parti du Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon et c'est un Espace Naturel Sensible.

Details

Access

There is a parking lot with explanatory signs. A hike (5,5 km) that goes around the gorges is signposted.

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Français: Il y a un parking avec des panneaux explicatifs. Une randonnée (5,5 km) qui fait le tour des gorges est fléché.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , River

Conditions

Dry , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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