Cirque d'Archiane, Natural amphitheater in Châtillon-en-Diois, France
The limestone cliffs of Cirque d'Archiane rise 400 meters high, forming a natural basin at the southern edge of the Vercors mountain range.
During the 1990s, the regional park authorities released 28 Alpine ibexes in the area, leading to a population of over 400 today.
The site contains educational paths marked with yellow and green signs called Les Carnets d'Archiane, teaching visitors about local geology and wildlife.
A circular hiking trail starts from Archiane village, taking approximately two hours and thirty minutes to complete the marked route.
The location serves as a nesting ground for all four European vulture species: bearded, griffon, Egyptian, and black vultures.
GPS coordinates: 44.74560,5.50417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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