Tourbière de Jouvion Nord

Saint-Donat

A cradle of life in the shadow of the Sancy.Situated at an altitude of 1,020 m in the heart of the Artense region, this peat bog is nestled in the hollow of a glacial depression on the edge of a volcanic flow from the Sancy.

Farming and the extraction of peat for heating purposes have degraded the bog. Its restoration aims to conserve a diverse landscape and encourage insect populations.
Extensive grazing has helped biodiversity to thrive.
Numerous species have colonized the excavated pools : spiders, birds, dragonflies, plants and mosses.
Over 640 species have been(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

All year round daily.

Location

Accès

From Clermont, head for La Bourboule via Rochefort-Montagne and Laqueuille.
Then follow La Tour-d’Auvergne on the D203, cross the village and turn right on the D129 for 7 km towards La Pruneyre.
After the hamlet of Le Jouvion, park in the parking lot on the left.

Updated on 30 April 2024 by Office de Tourisme Auvergne VolcanSancy