Vautour

The vultures

High above the peaks, this powerful bird of prey with its hooked beak and sharp talons surveys the Gorges du Verdon in monastic silence. Nothing could be more normal for a black vulture!

Vol d'un vautour
Le vol de Vautour

A successful reintroduction!

Since 1999, vultures have once again been flying over the Gorges du Verdon, thanks to passionate ornithologists and various associations, notably the ligue de protection des oiseaux (LPO). There are now more than 300 individuals, including a hundred pairs, soaring from the cliffs of the Gorges du Verdon. 600,000 hectares.

Aegypius monachus Black vulture
Observer les vautours
Les vautours dans les routes des crêtes

3 good reasons to go vulture watching

Contemplate their agility in remaining in static flight in the midst of gusty winds.


Be aware of their scale. From wingtip to wingtip, it can be up to 2.80 m!


To be lucky enough to see them is to experience the “Wow!” effect when they pass two meters above our heads.

Further information

Parking

You can park at the various lookouts on the 1st part of the Route des Crêtes.