LA ROSIERE ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATORY

The Environmental Observatory lists and studies the fauna, flora and fragile habitats present on the ski are to better understand the ecology of this specific environment and make it a central issue within the resort's management.  

Observing to understand the ecological issues at La Rosière

As part of this observatory, the La Rosière Ski Area has drawn up an inventory of the species present on its territory. On its own scale, this observatory will enable it to gain a better understanding of its ecological environment and thus base its environmental responsibility at the heart of ski resort management.

The La Rosière Ski Area invested

Since 2014, the La Rosière Ski Area has had its own Environmental Observatory and has worked on this subject in partnership with environmental consultants EPODE.

Other stakeholders, such as the Vanoise National Park, ACCA de Montvalezan, OGM (Observatoire des Galliformes de Montagne), Haute-Tarentaise Community, etc. are invited to join the discussions so that we can resolve any issues together.

In 2020, €20,000 was invested in this Environmental Observatory.

Within the framework of this observatory, the La Rosière Ski Area has listed all of the species present on the ski area and has implemented a number of protective measures, both for mountain flora and fauna. Below, you will see just a few examples of the plants and animals that we strive to protect when carrying out landscaping work and during the winter season.  

What are the protected species?

Plant life 

The various inventories highlighted a wealth of plants and many different varieties depending on the habitats. In La Rosière, three protected species have been found: 

•  Alpine clubmoss - Diphasisastrum alpinum: Recognising this species

PROTECTIVE MEASURE:
A specific operation was carried out prior to the Mont-Valaisan extension works to protect the Alpine clubmoss present in the area. This involves removing the clods of earth containing the Alpine clubmoss and its root system, then replanting it on ‘recipient’ sites. In this way, the species is protected and encouraged to reproduce.

• Piedmont primula - Primula pedemontana: Recognising this species
• Alpine rock-jasmine - Androsace Alpina: Recognising this species

What ecological environments need to be preserved?

ALL OF THEM! And especially the wetlands 

Recognising a wetland

Wetlands have an essential role to play in biodiversity, by protecting our water sources and also for economic and recreational purposes, which is why they must be preserved.

They are transitional spaces, mid-way between land and water, and are a valuable biological and functional resource. The ski area contains a large number of wetlands, which have been identified and listed by the Savoie region’s Conservatory of Natural Heritage (CPNS) and the environmental observatory. These areas can be identified thanks to the herbaceous flora that grows in these humid areas and their hydromorphic soil (water present all year round).. 

Find out more about pastoralism at la Rosière