Nature Explore

Nature explore

Find all our Quechua hiking & camping tips about nature exploration. Learn about nature observation, fauna & flora for your next outdoor exploration!

All nature explore tips

OBSERVING WILDLIFE IN THE MOUNTAINS

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHAMOIS AND AN IBEX?

Did you know? There are nearly 70 species of mammals, 89 species of nesting birds and around 2000 plant species in the French Alps. How can you tell difference between a chamois and an ibex? Let's go, we'll tell you everything!

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PICKING

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PICKING

Want to know more about picking plants while hiking? Follow the advice of Christophe, a naturopath, herbalist and botanist for 9 years and founder of Le Chemin de la Nature (Nature Trail) website.

What are the differences between a bearded vulture and a griffon vulture?

What are the differences between a bearded vulture and a griffon vulture?

Did you know? There are nearly 70 species of mammals, 89 species of nesting birds and around 2000 plant species in the French Alps.

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Our stargazing advice

Every year, in the heart of summer, three evenings are devoted to stargazing. Here is a list of the essential items you need to put in your backpack and our tips for spotting shooting stars!

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How to observe wildlife in the mountains?

Thanks to the wise advice of Jérémy Calvo, naturalist and head of videos at Quechua, you can discover how to observe animals in the mountains.