Chamrousse

45.11070 , 5.87462

France

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
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• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Jonathan Perret : 45.1107/5.8746 (2023-08-26 08:57:54 )

Site name was set by Jonathan Perret as "Chamrousse" (2023-08-26 08:57:54 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus)
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes)
Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus)
Common Raven (Corvus corax)
Eurasian Crag-Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris)
Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria)
Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra)
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris)
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta)
Eurasian Linnet (Linaria cannabina)
Citril Finch (Carduelis citrinella)

Common Raven (Corvus corax) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:30:17)

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:28:30)

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:27:39)

Eurasian Linnet (Linaria cannabina) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:27:09)

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:26:07)

Eurasian Crag-Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:24:23)

Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia) was deleted by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:24:05)

Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:19:59)

Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:19:08)

Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:03:05)

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:02:44)

Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:02:23)

Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:02:08)

Citril Finch (Carduelis citrinella) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:00:56)

Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:00:40)

Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 09:00:24)

Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) was added by Jonathan Perret (2023-08-26 08:58:39)

  • Timing and strategy

Best periods :

- wintering birds : December to mars

- nesters : February to june.

Best sites :

- plateau de l'Arselle and near by coniferous forests and cliffs

- Croix de Chamrousse and alpine meadows below

- Arolle pine forest on ski slopes

Best way to explore :

- hiking

- gondola lift

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Jonathan Perret on 2023-08-26 09:08
Best periods : - wintering birds : December to mars - nesters : February to june. Best sites : - plateau de l'Arselle and near by coniferous forests and cliffs - Croix de Chamrousse and alpine meadows below - Arolle pine forest on ski slopes Best way to explore : - hiking - gondola lift
  • How to get there

- Driving one of the two asphalted roads leading to the ski resort.

- Grab a public coach from Grenoble train station.

- Ask for an on-demand ride with TouGo from Uriage thermal station.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Jonathan Perret on 2023-08-26 09:11
- Driving one of the two asphalted roads leading to the ski resort. - Grab a public coach from Grenoble train station. - Ask for an on-demand ride with TouGo from Uriage thermal station.

Visiting is free, some parking places could be charged in winter

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Jonathan Perret on 2023-08-26 09:17
Visiting is free, some parking places could be charged in winter
  • Other attractions

Ski slopes, world longest zipline, wake park, horse riding, downhill cycling, spa, ... and a lot of hikes !

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Jonathan Perret on 2023-08-26 09:13
Ski slopes, world longest zipline, wake park, horse riding, downhill cycling, spa, ... and a lot of hikes !

Hotel, BnBs, flats for rent, restaurants, ...

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Jonathan Perret on 2023-08-26 09:14
Hotel, BnBs, flats for rent, restaurants, ...

Nothing special

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Jonathan Perret on 2023-08-26 09:15
Nothing special
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