Vallée de Chaudefour

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Vallée de Chaudefour is a protected glacial valley in France’s Massif Central, renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and popular hiking trails.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf glacial valley
nature reserve
protected area
access marked trails
area approximately 820 hectares
biodiversity rich fauna
rich flora
climate mountain climate
conservationGoal protection of biodiversity
protection of volcanic and glacial landscapes
country France
designationYear 1991
formedBy Pleistocene glaciation
geologicalOrigin volcanic
habitatType coniferous forests
rocky cliffs
subalpine grasslands
wetlands
highestPoint around 1850 metres above sea level
landformType U-shaped valley
locatedIn Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Massif Central
Puy-de-Dôme department
locatedNear town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
town of Chambon-sur-Lac
mainUse hiking
nature observation
scientific research
management Réserve naturelle nationale de la Vallée de Chaudefour authorities
mountainRange Monts Dore
near Puy de Sancy
notableFeature alpine meadows
cirque-like glacial amphitheatre
dramatic volcanic cliffs
peat bogs
rock needles and pinnacles
waterfalls
notableSpecies alpine flora species
black grouse
chamois
golden eagle
marmot
peregrine falcon
partOf Parc naturel régional des Volcans d’Auvergne
protectionStatus Réserve naturelle nationale
regionType central France
river stream of la Couze Chambon
tourism popular hiking destination

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Monts Dore contains Vallée de Chaudefour