Val d'Amby Sensitive Natural Area
Presentation
An iconic site in the Department of Isère, the Val d'Amby is a limestone fault in the heart of the Crémieu plateau.
This mosaic of natural habitats is home to many rare and protected animal and plant species such as the Bug Orchid.
This mosaic of natural habitats is home to many rare and protected animal and plant species such as the Bug Orchid.
Aware of the interest of this site, the village of Optevoz requested that it be classified as a Sensitive Natural Area in 2010.
The Amby river flowing through the middle of the valley, the dry grasslands on the hillsides and the ruins of the old Gobilles mill created a remarkable landscape, long immortalised by artists from the Lyons school.
Thanks to the support of the Departmental Council of Isère, a management plan has been drawn up with all those involved locally, which for a sustainable maintenance programme for this exceptional site.
An educational booklet will guide you throughout your discovery of the outstanding Val d'Amby, enjoy your visit.
The Amby river flowing through the middle of the valley, the dry grasslands on the hillsides and the ruins of the old Gobilles mill created a remarkable landscape, long immortalised by artists from the Lyons school.
Thanks to the support of the Departmental Council of Isère, a management plan has been drawn up with all those involved locally, which for a sustainable maintenance programme for this exceptional site.
An educational booklet will guide you throughout your discovery of the outstanding Val d'Amby, enjoy your visit.
Période(s) d'ouvertureAll year round.
Themes
- classifications :
- Espaces Naturels Sensibles
- Water :
- Wetland
- Cultural leisure facilities :
- Themed path
Useful Information
- Futher informations :
- marked footpaths
- Parking :
- Parking
Tarifs
Free access.
Contact
Val d'Amby Sensitive Natural Area
38460
Optevoz
Phone : +33 4 74 83 81 76
- Spoken language(s) :
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Espace Naturel Sensible du Val d'Amby
38460
Optevoz
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.758892
Longitude : 5.322211