LES SITES DU PARC
- Les sites du Parc (6)
Contrasting nature
Pilat juts out over the Rhône like a spur of the Massif Central, reaching its peak of 1432m at the crêt de la Perdrix.
A crystalline mass
Pilat is composed of two types of primary crystalline rock: granitic and metamorphic. The latter is made up of mica and gneiss.
A two-storey massif
In the north-east of Pilat, the mountain range forms a steep slope which is the perfect place to view the layers of vegetation.
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The sub-montane level
The sub-montane level up to approx. 800m altitude. Characterised by the oak tree, it is highly cultivated and the often limited wooded areas occupy the most difficult soil (the steep slopes, top soil etc.)
- The montane level
The montane level comes after the sub-montane level and reaches as far as the summits. Here, the forests are largely dominant. This level is home to the Beech tree and particularly the Fir tree.
- The alpine levels on the crêts and Mediterranean-influenced
The alpine levels on the crêts and Mediterranean-influenced levels on the sunlit slopes of the valleys of the Rhône add to the diversity of the natural environment.
Priority Ecological Sites
Certain areas of Pilat contain a diverse range of natural environments. They have been marked as “Priority Ecological Sites” by the Park.
The special heritage sites should not obscure the quality of the rest of the Pilat massif i.e. the “ordinary nature”. This “ordinary nature” is what surrounds us every day, what farmers and foresters are constantly looking after.