Preserved natural site
Chamrousse is classified:- Natura 2000 "Sud Belledonne" site
- "Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS)" sensitive natural site
Download the map detailing these two Natura 2000 and ENS Arselle and Achard protected areas.
Chamrousse sensitive natural and Natura 2000 areas
Download the map detailing these two Natura 2000 and ENS Arselle and Achard protected areas.
The Natura 2000 site - I11 "Cembraie (pinewood), lawns, lakes and peatlands of Belledonne, from Chamrousse to Grand Colon"
This natural site has been designated for its natural habitats, including Chamrousse’s Cembraie (pinewood), high-altitude lakes and peatlands, as well as alpine lawns. In addition, the site hosts a multitude of species of sensitive fauna and flora.
On the operational side, an agri-environmental measure to preserve the wetlands of La Pra has been underway since 2012 with the Pastoral Group of La Pra, as well as a contract to reopen the alpine lawns from 2012 to 2014 in the Colon sector. The peatlands of Arselle is, for its part, followed as part of its labelization in Natural Sensitive Communal Area (ENS).
More information on the Natura 2000 website.
The proximity of the agglomeration of Grenoble leads to strong tourist pressure via outdoor sports throughout the year. For this reason, practitioners of these nature sports are asked to participate in the preservation of the site by staying on the trails, and by not parking in sensitive areas such as "wetlands". It goes without saying that no waste should be abandoned on the site.
The Chamrousse natural site is surrounded by natural areas with a special purpose:
The Chamrousse natural site is surrounded by natural areas with a special purpose:
- 1 nature reserve: the peatlands the Luitel lake (in French only)
- 1 other Natura 2000 site on the Savoy side: "Wetlands of the Hurtières Chain"
- 1 Prefectural Decree of Protection of Biotope (APPB) and Sensitive Natural Space (ENS) "Peatland of Arselle"
- The Achard lake classified site
