Loson Pond nature reserve
Resort: Verrayes
Accessibility
It is advisable to be accompanied, and outdoor wheelchairs or wheelchairs with wheels suitable for uneven terrain are recommended.
Accessible from the main roads, the route features a maximum gradient of 8%, a minimum width of 90 cm and a stable, non-slip surface suitable for wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility aids. Regular maintenance ensures continued accessibility. Informational and educational panels along the route.
A concentration of natural processes in a very rich habitat
An old pond rapidly drying out located on a glacier terrace in the heart of a sunny and dry climate zone.
The lake is home to a rich zooplankton population, numerous invertebrates including different species of dragonflies and amphibians such as the common toad and the brown frog. In the reserve there are more than fifteen different plant associations and almost seventy species typical of wetlands and aquatic environments, some rare or unique to the Valle d’Aosta.
The ideal time to visit is from late spring to autumn. Between June and July, the flowering meadows and pastures surrounding the reserve fill the landscape with colour, creating particularly picturesque scenery.
To learn more about the area, visitors can make use of the information panels and a small observation tower, which offer valuable insights into the site's natural features and allow for wildlife observation.
The nature reserve is one of the European ecological network Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
How to get there
From Aosta, take the national road 26 towards Turin. In Chambave, follow the signs for Verrayes and Loson.