At the heart of the Haute-Provence Geopark, this 4m long fossilized marine reptile, 107 million years old, lived during the age of the dinosaurs. It bears witness to a time when water covered the land.
Departure of the hike from the village of Chanolles.
Departure of the hike from the village of Chanolles.
In the shade of Cheval Blanc, the strata of black marl offer a lunar landscape. A shingle hut houses the fossil, alongside mountain flora and fauna. The crossing of La Mélaie is an original hike, taking both chamois and men's trails.
Rankings & Labels
- Nature reserve of France
Location details
- In the mountains
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Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024 | |
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| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
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Subject to favorable weather conditions
Subject to snow conditions
Subject to snow conditions
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Stopover gîte / stay
Stopover gîte / stay