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The ancient meanders of the Rhône, ENS de l'Ain

Datas de abertura

All year round.

Idioma(s) falado(s): French

Animais de estimação permitidos: Oui

Protected area: animals must be supervised and kept on a leash. Beware of gates that are not suitable for paws (floor made of metal tubes alternating with empty spaces). crossing bridges with metal floors, which may frighten some dogs Route through tall grass, beware of ticks.

A partir de: 5 ans

Número máximo de pessoas: 150

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Free of charge.

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Not accessible in a wheelchair

The Rhône has shaped its valley and changed its bed several times. It has carved into the landscape two ancient meanders now occupied by a lake, vast marshes and lush alluvial forests. Exceptional biodiversity right on the village's doorstep!

One of the first sites in the Ain to be awarded the "Espace Naturel Sensible" label.

On the right bank of the Rhône and at the foot of the first slopes of the Bugey, the vast marshes of Serrières-de-Briord are the direct result of the wanderings of the Rhône. Centuries ago, the Rhône passed through here all year round. When it receded, the waters were gradually covered by sediments, then by peat, giving way to marshy meadows and wet forests bordering the river, covering almost 90 hectares.

These environments, which are becoming increasingly rare in France today, are home to characteristic flora and fauna, such as the bladderwort, a carnivorous floating plant, and the reed warbler, a typical reedbed bird. They are a real biodiversity "hot spot", home to many remarkable and protected species: for example, the cistude tortoise, the beaver and the tree frog are all present on the site!

Since 2014, an interpretation trail has enabled visitors to appreciate the richness of this site on a 3km walking trail and a mountain bike trail. The Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels de l'Ain organizes free walks and events from time to time.