Streams
Park geography
A detailed atlas profile covering land area measurements and associated natural river features.
Geography and Mapped Boundaries of Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
The geographic profile for Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon details its administrative location within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. This analysis includes recorded boundary coverage spanning 0.579 square kilometers and identifies critical hydrographic features including the Torrent des Étançons and the Vénéon river.
A small alpine buffer reserve adjoining the Écrins National Park in the Isère high mountains.
Haute Vallée du Vénéon National Nature Reserve
The Haute Vallée du Vénéon National Nature Reserve is a small protected area in the French Alps, located in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It lies within the upper Vénéon valley, on the commune of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, and is dominated by the Tête de la Maye at the confluence of the Vénéon river and the Étançons torrent. The reserve covers roughly 61 hectares of rocky slopes, scree, and moraines around the hamlet of La Bérarde, and is bordered to the west by the larger Écrins National Park. Established in 1974, the reserve was created specifically to act as a buffer zone for the core area of Écrins National Park, helping to extend habitat protection beyond the park's primary boundaries. Although modest in size, the site holds notable alpine flora and fauna, including chamois, ibex, marmots, and a breeding bird community of around 50 species. Its setting at the head of one of the most emblematic high valleys of the Oisans makes the reserve an ecologically meaningful adjunct to one of France's leading mountain national parks.
- Location
- France
- Park type
- Nature reserve
- Established
- 1974
- Area
- 0.6 km²
Location overview
National and Regional Location Index for Protected Areas in France
Geographic Setting of Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon is situated within the national borders of France and the regional territory of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Recorded administrative memberships establish the baseline territorial framework for protected-area analysis.
- Countries
- France
- Regions
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Primary location
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive geometry, spatial coordinates, and derived area metrics
Boundary Map and Spatial Extent for Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
Mapped boundary outlines provide visual spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying measurements detail calculated area dimensions, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 0.6 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 6.5 km
- Northernmost point
- 44.9396° N
- Southernmost point
- 44.9298° N
- Easternmost point
- 6.2973° E
- Westernmost point
- 6.2768° E
- Geographic centre
- 44.9358° N, 6.2878° E
- North–south span
- 1.1 km
- East–west span
- 1.6 km
Terrain and natural features
Cataloging recorded streams and rivers within the protected landscape
Terrain and Named Natural Features in Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
Recorded natural features include the stream Torrent des Étançons and the river Le Vénéon located within the reserve. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.
Selected named natural features
Rivers
Le Vénéon
Environmental setting
Analysis of stored physical setting categories, terrain features, and landscape attributes
Environmental Setting and Classifications for Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
Recorded environmental classifications function as complementary analytical categories for reading the protected terrain within Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon. Stored data points link directly to relevant atlas destinations to contextualize physical geography.
Park atlas
Compare surrounding regional geography and connected alpine protected landscapes
Other Protected Areas and Parks Near Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
Visitors exploring Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon can continue comparing nearby national parks and protected areas across the surrounding mountain region. Broadening the geographic scope reveals how adjacent glacial valleys and alpine habitats connect within the wider French mountain ecosystem.
National parkFrance
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
South
Écrins National Park: Alpine Glaciated Terrain and Protected Landscape Details
Mapped boundaries and regional geography of a major French National Park.
Delve into Écrins National Park, a defining national park within the French Alps. This page provides a comprehensive overview of its protected landscape, focusing on its dramatic glaciated terrain, significant peaks such as the Barre des Écrins, and its position within the regional geographic context. Explore the mapped extent and understand the unique alpine environment of this protected area.
- Area
- 925 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 800K annual
Nature reserveProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
About 12 km away#2 closest
South
Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée de la Séveraisse: Protected Alpine Corridor
High-mountain riverine landscape and buffer zone in Hautes-Alpes
This nature reserve encompasses a 4-kilometer stretch of the upper Séveraisse valley, focusing on alluvial riverbed habitat and peripheral mountain terrain. Located in the French Alps, the reserve provides a protected transition zone characterized by its narrow, U-shaped valley floor and steep rocky inclines, offering a key geographic link to the wider Écrins ecosystem.
- Area
- 1.55 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- IV
Nature reserveFrance
17 km away#3 closest
West
Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Béranger: Mountain Protected Area Map
Tracing the alpine terrain and torrent corridors in the French Alps.
Covering roughly 84 hectares in the Isère region, this nature reserve integrates traditional pastoral landscapes with steep-sided forest slopes and rocky alpine ridges. It functions as a key protective buffer for the larger Écrins National Park, preserving a representative slice of southern French Alpine geography within a single, cohesive valley setting.
- Area
- 0.84 km²
- Established
- 1974
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
Nature reserveProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
About 20 km away#4 closest
East
Réserve naturelle régionale des Partias: Alpine Geography and Protected Nature Reserve Data
High-altitude mountain terrain in the southern French Alps
Covering slopes west of Briançon, Réserve naturelle régionale des Partias protects a layered alpine environment ranging from forested basins to rocky crests. This atlas entry provides a detailed geographic overview of the protected area, focusing on its distinctive mountain lakes, diverse soil substrates, and essential role in conserving alpine ecosystems.
- Area
- 8.018 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkSavoie
42 km away#5 closest
Northeast
Vanoise National Park: Explore France's Original National Park in the Savoie Alps
Mapped Alpine geography, glacial terrain, and protected landscape.
Vanoise National Park is France's pioneering national park, a protected landscape of immense alpine beauty situated in the Savoie department. Renowned for its dramatic glacial terrain, over 100 peaks above 3,000 meters, and the iconic Alpine ibex, this park offers a profound geographic context. Explore its mapped boundaries and discover the unique atlas-level insights into France's mountainous protected areas and their ecological significance.
- Area
- 534 km²
- Established
- 1963
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
Nature reserveIsère
46 km away#6 closest
Northwest
Réserve naturelle régionale de l'étang de Haute-Jarrie, Isère Protected Wetland Landscape
Regional nature reserve and migratory bird sanctuary
Situated on the Plateau de Champagnier in Isère, this regional nature reserve offers a concentrated example of glacial pond ecology and wetland biodiversity. Covering 11 hectares, it acts as a critical stopover within the Grésivaudan valley migratory corridor. This protected site features diverse habitats, including reedbeds and wet meadows, that support hundreds of recorded bird species and a variety of dragonflies and amphibians, making it a significant area for ecological study.
- Area
- 0.11 km²
- Established
- 2008
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Nature reserveAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
About 48 km away#7 closest
West
Réserve naturelle régionale des Isles du Drac: Braided River Landscape and Regional Map Context
A vital riverine conservation corridor in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France
The Réserve naturelle régionale des Isles du Drac occupies an expansive alluvial floodplain where the river transitions into a braided system. This reserve preserves dynamic gravel bars and woodland habitats that support exceptional biodiversity within the northern Alpine landscape. It offers a detailed look at how riverine corridors persist alongside significant hydroelectric and industrial infrastructure in the Grenoble area.
- Area
- 8.048 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Regional parkPiemonte
About 68 km away#8 closest
East
Pian del Re Regional Park: Geography and Alpine Protected Landscapes in Piemonte
Glacial springs, peat bogs, and Monviso mountain terrain
Pian del Re is a significant regional park situated in the upper Po Valley of the Cottian Alps. Known for its high-altitude plateau, the area marks the origin of the Po River and hosts sensitive wetland habitats. The landscape is defined by the sharp relief of the Monviso group and a complex network of glacial meltwater, providing a distinct study in alpine ecology and mountain geography.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
- Access
- Moderate access
- Scope
- Terrestrial
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Explore the Mountain Geography of Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée du Vénéon
Uncover the topographic signature of this French nature reserve through its mapped boundaries and mountain terrain. MoriAtlas provides detailed context on the ecological significance of this alpine protected area within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Begin examining the landscape features and geographic setting of the Vénéon valley today.
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