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Pas de Maimbre

Wallis (Valais)  >  Switzerland

High-altitude mountain pass, alpine meadows. Located at 2362 meters. High cliffs and alpine meadows. Notable species include kavče červenozobé and orlosup bradatý.

Added* by Sander Kole
Most recent update 8 srpna 2025
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Description

A scenic combination of mountain pass, cliffs, and alpine meadows, the Pas de Maimbre is an excellent location to observe typical alpine species such as the kavče žlutozobé and kavče červenozobé up close. It is also home to the orlosup bradatý, which, with a bit of patience, can often be seen in all its majestic beauty. Common species here include linduška horská, krkavec velký, pěnkavák sněžný, and bělořit šedý. Sometimes sup bělohlavý are observed; these are immature individuals from a population in Southern Europe that spend the summer in Switzerland. With a bit of luck, observations of zedníček skalní, bramborníček hnědý, sokol stěhovavý, orel skalní, and zvonohlík citronový are possible.

Details

Access

The area can be reached via the cable car from the village of Anzère. Parking is available at the cable car station (paid) or elsewhere in the village, 10 minutes by foot to the cable car. The ride to the top takes approximately 10 minutes.

At the top of the Pas de Maimbré, a walk of about 50 minutes can be taken, during which orlosup bradatý, kavče červenozobé, and kavče žlutozobé may be observed. It is recommended to go up around midday, as the orlosup bradatý is less active and harder to spot in the morning.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Mountainous , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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