Chamois articles Tag

5 good reasons to visit the Auvergne Volcanoes Park

fauna and flora of this vast volcanic territory include numerous endemic species. The species sheltered by the park are mainly mountainous, such as the chamois, the Corsican mouflon, the peregrine falcon, and the otter. The Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne has no fewer than three national nature reserv ...

10
Oct
2007

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

creation of a national reserve adjacent to the Italian Gran Paradiso National Park was considered to remedy the gradual disappearance of the Alpine ibex and chamois in the Vanoise massif. The idea of a park in two zones gradually emerged: • a central zone focusing on nature protection and public ...

02
Mar
2011

Gran Paradiso National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary

Even today, there are nearly 3,000 ibex in the park, the largest population of this species in Europe. The alpine fauna of the park also includes chamois, marmots and foxes. There are over 100 species of birds such as rock ptarmigan, golden eagle and great horned owl. The bearded vulture was ...

02
June
2022

Mountain in summer : discover the Val d'Escreins

The history of the site explains why the Little Canada of the Alps is still home to such a diverse fauna and flora. It is not uncommon to come across chamois and black grouse and to see a typically alpine flora blooming on the heights such as gentians and cembro pines. If you want to teach your c ...

13
July
2022

Japanese manicure: a ritual for naturally shiny nails

dients such as algae or beeswax is applied to the nails. • The nails are polished one by one with a particular polisher, whose soft surface resembles chamois leather. Each nail is buffed for at least one minute. • The cuticles are pushed back after soaking the fingers in soapy water. ...

03
June
2024

Val d'Allos in autumn: when the mountains are adorned with gold and gentleness

e Allos literally changes its face in autumn. The biotope prepares for winter; the still-visible marmots scavenge their last reserves, while ibex and chamois venture lower. The family trail (1h30 round trip) remains practicable for most of October, but always check the weather reports, and offers a ...

13
Oct
2025