Randonnée vers l'ichthyosaure

Hike Digne-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

What to expect

The Randonnée vers l'ichthyosaure is a hiking trail that leads to the fossilized skeleton of an ichthyosaur, a marine reptile that lived around 180 million years ago. The trail is located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region, near the city of Digne-les-Bains. The site is a protected area and has a new equipment that allows visitors to discover the fossil while ensuring its physical protection. The trail is about 4 km long and takes around 1h30 to complete. The ichthyosaur fossil is one of the main attractions of the site, and visitors can learn about its history and characteristics. The trail also offers a scenic view of the surrounding landscape, with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces

Plan your family visit to the Randonnée vers l'ichthyosaure with these blog insights 👇

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Visiting Digne and its surroundings: our family favorites

Visiting Digne and its surroundings: our family favorites
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to see a fossilized ichthyosaur and enjoyed the scenery

Highlights: The family enjoyed the hike and the scenery, but were a bit disappointed by the ichthyosaur's visibility ✨