Publié le #!31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:000131#31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:00-2Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris202431 02pm31pm-31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:002Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris2024312024jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200312315pmjeudi=146#!31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris5#mai 2, 2024#!31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:000131#/31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:00-2Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris202431#!31jeu, 02 Mai 2024 14:31:01 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris5# par ianhuyton
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What animals and birds are you likely to see on an Alpine trek? Read on for the rundown of the wildlife around Chamonix and the western-Alps where we run our guided treks, hiking holidays and courses. The Alps are home to a huge range…
Publié le #!30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:003130#30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:00-4Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris202030 01pm30pm-30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:004Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris2020302020lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200414416pmlundi=146#!30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris6#juin 1, 2020#!30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:003130#/30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:00-4Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris202030#!30lun, 01 Juin 2020 16:41:31 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris6# par Stine Keyes
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The Eurasian Lynx is a distinctive species of wild cat that was common in the Alps until the 19th century. Together with the grey wolf and the brown bear, it was one of the three big predators that were intentionally eradicated across much of…
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The grey wolf is one of the three large predators that disappeared from the French Alps towards the end of the 19th century, the other two being the lynx and the brown bear. However, in the past few years, small numbers of wolves have…
Publié le #!30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:005130#30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:00-11Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris202030 01am30am-30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:0011Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris2020302020mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +02003711374ammercredi=146#!30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris4#avril 1, 2020#!30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:005130#/30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:00-11Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris202030#!30mer, 01 Avr 2020 11:37:51 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris4# par Stine Keyes
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With its large curved horns and incredible climbing ability, the Alpine Ibex is one of the most instantly-recognisable animals in the Alps. Also known as the Steinbock or Bouquetin, this species of goat lives wild in the European Alps and can regularly be spotted…
Publié le #!31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:005131#31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:00-8Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris202031 05pm31pm-31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:008Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris2020312020dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100308301pmdimanche=146#!31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:00Europe/Paris1#janvier 5, 2020#!31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:005131#/31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:00-8Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris202031#!31dim, 05 Jan 2020 20:30:51 +0100+01:00Europe/Paris1# par Stine Keyes
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The Chamois is a species of goat-antelope found across the mountain ranges of Europe and Asia. Native to the Ecrins region is the Alpine Chamois – a small goat-like animal with a distinctive white and black striped face. Chamois Description: The Alpine Chamois is…
Publié le #!31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:005631#31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:00-8Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris201931 19pm31pm-31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:008Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris2019312019jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +01003983912pmjeudi=146#!31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:00Europe/Paris12#décembre 19, 2019#!31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:005631#/31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:00-8Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris201931#!31jeu, 19 Déc 2019 20:39:56 +0100+01:00Europe/Paris12# par Stine Keyes
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The Alpine Chough is one of two species of birds commonly referred to as choughs. The other is the red-billed chough. The alpine chough is a common sight in the Alps both summer and winter. However, the red-billed chough is less frequently seen in…
Publié le #!31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:001931#31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:00-4Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris201931 18pm31pm-31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:004Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris2019312019ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +02002742710pmvendredi=146#!31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris10#octobre 18, 2019#!31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:001931#/31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:00-4Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris201931#!31ven, 18 Oct 2019 16:27:19 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris10# par Stine Keyes
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The golden eagle is arguably the most famous of all raptors, and has been revered throughout history. In ancient Greece the golden eagle was Zeus’ messenger and animal companion. The Aquila was the symbol used by ancient Roman legions. It is currently the national…
Publié le #!31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:000731#31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:00-8Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris201931 05am31am-31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:008Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris2019312019sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +02005985910amsamedi=146#!31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris10#octobre 5, 2019#!31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:000731#/31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:00-8Europe/Paris3131Europe/Paris201931#!31sam, 05 Oct 2019 08:59:07 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris10# par ianhuyton
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In this post, we look at the Bearded Vulture, or Ossifrage (‘bone-breaker’ in Latin), the rarest in the Alps. This bird is known for its unique feeding strategy that helps it to survive in the harsh mountain environment. Description: The bearded vulture is the…
Publié le #!30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:004530#30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:00-1Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris201930 18pm30pm-30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:001Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris2019302019mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200501509pmmercredi=146#!30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris9#septembre 18, 2019#!30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:004530#/30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:00-1Europe/Paris3030Europe/Paris201930#!30mer, 18 Sep 2019 13:50:45 +0200+02:00Europe/Paris9# par ianhuyton
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Following on from our series on Alpine Flower Notes, in this series we’ll be taking a look at some of the wildlife that can been seen in our region of the Alps, starting with the Griffon Vulture. One of the most impressive birds of…
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These large, ground-dwelling squirrels are a symbol of the Alps and other mountain ranges. They are easy to recognise from their cute, cuddly appearance, but how much do you know about everybody’s favourite mountain rodent? There are fourteen different living species of marmot…