The Ecological Land Reserve of Petit Mont-Blanc

The Ecological Land Reserve of Petit Mont-Blanc was established in 1999 because of the site’s high heritage value. It is managed by the National Forestry Commission which is responsible for maintaining the richness of this area over the long-term. Indeed, there are remarkable habitats to be found here with a substantial floristic diversity (319 listed plant species, of which 11 are protected at national level) A Natura 2000 area, the “Vanoise Massif” stands supreme over this reserve. This area is comprised of arctic-alpine riverside grasslands hosting specular blue thistles and giant scabiosa.