Col de l’Arc et Pic St Michel
La Molière Couleurs d’Automne
These stunning shots of the Vercors in south-west France were taken by local guide Bruno Veillet. The landscapes of Vercors are extremely varied, with cliffs, caves, hills, peaks and high plateaus providing a home to a remarkable abundance of wildlife. Nearly 80 protected plant species can be found within the regional natural park including Lady’s Slipper Orchids in the wooded areas, large-flowered bellflowers on the screes, primroses on the cliffs and wild tulips on the sub-Alpine pasture. Several sought after bird species breed here including a pleasing variety of raptors, plus grouse, owls and the enigmatic Wallcreeper. We operate a popular week-long tour at the end of May, with availability on both the 20th and 27th May departures, with flights available from both Heathrow and Manchester (direct to Lyon). For the first time in 2007 we are also operating a tour at the end of July in search of some of the later flowering plants, amongst them Ghost Orchid. Click here for downloadable dossiers, previous trip reports and client comments.