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Tourbière de Jouvion Nord
Description
A cradle of life in the shadow of the Sancy.
Situated at an altitude of 1,020 m in the heart of the Artense region, this peat bog is nestled in the hollow of a glacial depression on the edge of a volcanic flow from the Sancy.
Farming and the extraction of peat for heating purposes have degraded the bog. Its restoration aims to conserve a diverse landscape and encourage insect populations.
Extensive grazing has helped biodiversity to thrive.
Numerous species have colonized the excavated pools: spiders, birds, dragonflies, plants and mosses.
Over 640 species have been recorded, including a carnivorous plant: the round-leaved drosera (a protected species).
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Additional information
Distinctions
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Auvergne VolcanSancy - 28/05/2026
www.auvergnevolcansancy.com
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Open period
All year round daily.
Contact
Email : ens63@puy-de-dome.fr
Website : https://ens.puy-de-dome.fr/accueil.html
Location complements
From Clermont, head for La Bourboule via Rochefort-Montagne and Laqueuille. Then follow La Tour-d'Auvergne on the D203, cross the village and turn right on the D129 for 7 km towards La Pruneyre. After the hamlet of Le Jouvion, park in the parking lot on the left.
