Forests, gorges, streams, fossil valleys… the protected natural areas of Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère bear witness to the diversity and richness of our biodiversity. The protection of these classified environments ensures the long-term preservation of remarkable flora and fauna.

View of the Isère valley from the Écouges hike in the VercorsPierre Jayet
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what is a sensitive natural area?

These are exceptional sites for the richness of their fauna and flora! These protected areas are home to a wide variety of remarkable species, some endangered: plants, aquatic insects, birds...

These protected areas are designated by the Department to preserve natural environments and raise public awareness of their richness. In Isère, there are 17 departmental Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS) and 127 local natural sites, which demonstrate the diversity of landscapes and ecosystems linked to altitude, fauna, flora, and soil type.

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Explore these sensitive natural areas!

Visit these extraordinary sites accompanied by the department's nature guides during outings organized each summer.