05 – Hautes-Alpes

05 – Hautes-Alpes

The Hautes-Alpes is the most alpine department of the PACA region, dominated by high mountains, glacial valleys and upland plateaus. Its fauna and flora are shaped by altitude, long winters and short growing seasons, supporting cold-adapted species, alpine specialists and some of the region’s most intact natural landscapes.

Wild Places

Wild Places

waiting to be discovered are:

waiting to be discovered are:

ecrins national park

Ecrins National Park

The Ecrins peaks clamber for the fresh high altitude air then tumble out beyond the confines of our region creating a dramatic exit away from our beautiful door step.

The Baronnies Regional Park

2 000 plant species and 203 animal species protected at either national or regional level (including 54 species of common interest such as vultures)

2 000 plant species and 203 animal species protected at either national or regional level (including 54 species of common interest such as vultures)

The Queyras Regional Park

15 summits higher than 3 000 metres and an average altitude of 2 300 metres

15 summits higher than 3 000 metres and an average altitude of 2 300 metres

RNN – Ristolas – Mont-Viso

Around 104 species of vertebrates are reported, many of those with characteristics adapted to the extreme conditions of the high mountains.

RNN – Séveraisse Valley

Chamois, marmots, 44 nesting bird species are just a small portion of what can be discovered here.

RNR – Partias

The reserve is situated between 1600 m and 2940 m altitude