Located in the easternmost part of the Alpes-Maritimes, the territory of the site has the peculiarity of being relatively close to the Mediterranean and of having peaks culminating at more than 1000 m of altitude, favouring a strong biodiversity.
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The Careï, the main river in the territory, has its source at the Col de Castillon and flows into Menton after 9 km.
The site "Valley of Careï-collines de Castillon" has natural habitats, exceptional flora and fauna. Out of 47 natural habitats identified, there are 14 habitats of community interest, including 4 priority. Calcareous or basiphilic rocky lawns of the Alysso-Sedion albi (6110) and substeppe grassy and annual routes of the Thero-Brachypodietea (6220). Petrifying springs with...
The site "Valley of Careï-collines de Castillon" has natural habitats, exceptional flora and fauna. Out of 47 natural habitats identified, there are 14 habitats of community interest, including 4 priority. Calcareous or basiphilic rocky lawns of the Alysso-Sedion albi (6110) and substeppe grassy and annual routes of the Thero-Brachypodietea (6220). Petrifying springs with...
Services
Free car park
Car park
Educational visits
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Subject to favorable weather
Location
Contact Natura 2000 : Careï Valley - Castillon hills
- riviera-francaise.n2000.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the country
- Forest location
- Mountain view
- Close to GR footpath
- Panoramic view
