Les Tourbières du Plateau de la Verrerie

  • Uplands
  • Mountain
  • Natural wonder
  • Moors, heathland
  • Viewpoint
  • Bog
Elevation : 1009m
Plateau de la Verrerie, 42370 Saint-Rirand
A veritable paradise for numerous species, some of which date back to the Ice Age, this wild plateau, surrounded by mountain moors, offers magnificent views over the Roannais, the Alps and the Auvergne. Natura 2000 site and ENS
The path winds its way through mountain moorland, where grazing has been restored, to the heart of the peat bog. Signs and an orientation table help you decipher the landscape and this rich yet fragile environment.

To the east of the village of Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs, the Verrerie plateau boasts rare plant species, some of which date back to the Ice Age. This rich, unspoilt natural environment is an exceptional habitat for many species.

The plateau is characterized by typical mountain...

Services

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Subject to snow conditions

Location

Location

Les Tourbières du Plateau de la Verrerie
Elevation : 1009m
Plateau de la Verrerie, 42370 Saint-Rirand

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 14 March 2025 at 12:13
by Roannais Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 179626)