Descripción
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 Chova Piquigualda and Chova Piquirroja up close. It is also home to the Quebrantahuesos, which, with a bit of patience, can often be seen in all its majestic beauty. Common species here include Bisbita Alpino, Cuervo Grande, Gorrión Alpino, and Collalba Gris. Sometimes Buitre Leonado 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 Treparriscos, Tarabilla Norteña, Halcón Peregrino, Águila Real, and Verderón Serrano are possible.
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Accesso
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 Quebrantahuesos, Chova Piquirroja, and Chova Piquigualda may be observed. It is recommended to go up around midday, as the Quebrantahuesos is less active and harder to spot in the morning.