In the extreme east of the Alpes-Maritimes on the left bank of the Roya, the 1058 ha of the Bendola site present strong contrasts and an important diversity. It extends over the downstream part of the steep canyon with waterfalls and pools of limpid water.
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The Bendola site is remarkable for its richness, its exceptional level of endemism, the concentration of remarkable habitats and its good state of conservation. It occupies a pivotal position in both the Alpine and Mediterranean biogeographical regions. There are 16 habitats of community interest, including 6 priority habitats, as well as one species habitat. Among these habitats, the dry grasslands have one of the highest concentrations of orchids on the national territory (around fifty...
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Walk differently, walk cleanly and gently! Use public transport, which serves all the villages.
By train: TER line Nice-Breil-Fontan/Saorge-La Brigue-Tende, called "Train des Merveilles", the Italian line Ventimiglia-Breil-Fontan/Saorge-La Brigue-Tende-Cuneo).
By bus n°25 of the Menton-Ventimiglia-Breil-Saorge-Tende line, Zest Bus.
The Bendola valley, which is extremely steep, is not easily accessible. However, it is possible to walk through this wild area on the PR hiking trails, marked in yellow (Peiremount terraces, Castou and La Baragne hamlets, Madonina cross-border trail towards the Muratone pass in the direction of the village of Pigna/Nervia valley, etc.), or on the GR 52 A marked in red and white from Breil to Saorge, and from Saorge to La Brigue by the Anan drop.
Be discrete, and open your eyes and ears!
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Natura 2000 : Bendola Valley
- www.riviera-francaise.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Waterside
- Presence of livestock and guard dogs
