Natura 2000 : Careï Valley - Castillon hills

  • Mountain pass
  • Crest
  • Cliff
  • Uplands
  • Mountain
  • Viewpoint
  • River
06500 Castillon
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.
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...

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Natura 2000 : Careï Valley - Castillon hills
06500 Castillon
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Spoken languages

  • French

Environment

  • In the country
  • Forest location
  • Mountain view
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Panoramic view
Updated on 14 June 2023 at 09:59
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 5529965)
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