La Carrière de Rampon
A quarry rehabilitated as a scientific site for geology and biodiversity. A free access path, marked out allowing a fantastic journey
Remarkable biodiversity, an open environment on siliceous soil, where natural vegetation develops slowly, with favourable conditions for the installation of species of strong heritage interest such as the Sounder Toad, the Eagle Owl and other raptors nesting in the cliffs. It is their exceptional ecological requirements that have been taken into account as a reference to define the perimeter of the Natura 2000 site that includes the quarry.
A well-designed, well-equipped educational site with the possibility of safe walking and observation for the pupils. It is both a public communal site and a CEN site (Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Bourgogne). A path, free of access and marked out, allows us a fantastic journey in time of more than 300 Ma. The size of the site and the landscape lend themselves wonderfully to explanations of global tectonics and interpretation of the current landscape.
The site is freely accessible with posted regulations. Large car park to the immediate east of the quarry. Turnaround for coaches at the entrance of the gravel road, 300 m from the site (possibility to drive 150 m and turn around in dry weather).