Regional natural park of pilat

Slowly, the forest leaves in the fields of wheat and corn, and vineyards of vintage wines proudly cling to the hillsides. Below, the Rhône flows peacefully between its islands with preserved natural incomparable beavers, herons, orchids.

Features:

• Island Butter
• Tupin and Semons. This island is a protected natural area of 8ha separate from the bank by a lone, ancient arms of the Rhone. Take the discovery trail for wildlife viewing.
• The terraced vineyards along the highway 86.

Discover how vintners have had to adapt to the terrain to cultivate their vines.

Apples, pears, peaches, cherries are the pride of his orchards, alongside the famous wines. The ravines plunging to the Rhone home for their outstanding natural environments or genetics takes refuge near the cactus rackets.

Features:

• City of Malleval. Ranked among the finest in France, this village with striking architecture, overlooks the valley from the top of its rocky outcrop.
• Follow the path Volan, to enjoy a panoramic view.

On the slopes, meadows feed the cows, and higher after the forest on top of the mountain, heath reveals the Cret de la Perdrix peak at 1432m. Along the river, the remains of mills timeless alongside castles and medieval ruins.

Features:

• Outdoor activities. This sector has a good network of footpaths and a Natural Area Recreation.

Isolated farms in the typical architecture punctuate the landscape, such as dams, which pose their touch of blue in the deep green forests.

Features:

• The Charterhouse
• Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez. The architectural complex is very well preserved in the monastery an unmissable traveling through country Gier. Today, it is a rare example of monastic village now.
• The House of braids and laces
• La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay. The Eco-museum is housed in an old factory which used rural hydropower. Discover how a huge water wheel.

The kingdom of grass height and has a rugged terrain where masses of granite stones, the chirats punctuate the landscape. From then Cret of Oeillon (1362 m), one can admire the Alps, Mont Blanc to Mont Ventoux, in clear weather.

Features:

• Leaping Gier
• Saw the Bost. After a brief journey on the moors above sea level, the Gier sweeping an impressive cliff spectacular waterfall.
• Tables Guidance
• Crêts of Oeillon and Partridge.

Two houses discovery of its territory, its actions and its heritage. Slideshows spaces of discovery tours and / or movies.

Features:

• Villa Park Pélussin. It is located in an old mill that spun silk and offers a visit to a landscaped garden to monitor the natural environment of the Park.
• Maison du Chatelet in Bourg Argental. Historical building of the sixteenth and eighteenth century, this house has the heritage of the valley Déôme: natural environment, history and industrial know-how

Streams, lakes, peatlands, home to fauna and flora remarkable. In spring the rolling grasslands are covered with thousands of flowers that will delight the cows before the feast of amateur good milk.

Features:

• The dam of the Abyss of Hell
• Rochetaillée. Discover a hydraulic work in the heart of a remarkable Pilat.
• Winter Activities
• The Bessat, Graix, Burdignes, St. Regis du Coin. In winter, enjoy snow skis, track, snowshoe or snow tubbing.