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Falaises de Saffres

Côte-d'Or  >  France

The limestone cliffs of Saffres are a natural nesting site for Сапсан and its surroundings are home to species typical of the Burgundy bocage.

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Most recent update 1 апреля 2025

Description

With an average height of 20 meters, the limestone cliffs of Falaises de Saffres offer good chances to observe the Сапсан that nests there, but also other rock birds such as the Альпийская завирушка which can be seen during the winter or the Галка all year round. The panoramic view at the top of the cliffs allows you to witness the flight of the Красный коршун and the Канюк. The plateau overlooking the cliffs gives the opportunity to observe the typical species of the Burgundy bocage such as the Обыкновенный жулан or the Полевой жаворонок.

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Français: Les falaises calcaires de Saffres sont un site naturel de nidification du Сапсан et ses environs abritent des espèces typiques du bocage. D'une hauteur moyenne de 20m de hauteur, les falaises calcaires de Saffres offrent de bonnes chances d'observer le Сапсан qui y niche mais aussi d'autres oiseaux rupestres comme l' Альпийская завирушка qui peut être vu durant l'hiver ou le Галка toute l'année. La vue panoramique au sommet des falaises permet d'assister au vol du Красный коршун et de la Канюк. Le plateau surplombant les falaises donne quant à lui l'occasion d'observer les espèces typiques du bocage bourguignon comme le Обыкновенный жулан ou l' Полевой жаворонок.

Details

Access

The Falaises de Saffres are located 45 km west of the city of Dijon, directly north of the village of Saffres. There are two car parks where you can park your car very close to the cliffs, which you can then reach on foot: the car park at the foot of the cliffs from the D1191 (climbers often park there) or the car park at the summit from the D1119, via a white path. Press P on the map for directions to a car park.

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Français: Deux parkings permettent de garer sa voiture très proche des falaises que l'on rejoint ensuite à pied : le parking au pied des falaises depuis la D1191 (des grimpeurs y stationnent très souvent) ou le parking au sommet depuis la D1119, via un chemin blanc.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Plateau , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The site is frequented by many climbers. Some climbing routes are prohibited during the nesting season of the Сапсан.

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Français: Le site est fréquenté par de nombreux grimpeurs. Certains parcours d'escalades sont interdits en période de nidification du Сапсан.

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