Néouvielle massif facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Néouvielle massif |
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North side of Pic Ramougn from Hourquette d'Aubert
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Pic Long |
| Elevation | 3,192 m (10,472 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hautes-Pyrénées |
| Range coordinates | 42°48.1′N 0°6′E / 42.8017°N 0.100°E |
| Parent range | Pyrenees |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Granite |
The Néouvielle massif is a beautiful group of mountains in the Pyrenees mountain range, located in France. It's famous for its many sparkling lakes and its special weather, called a microclimate. A big part of this mountain area is protected within the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve. This reserve was created in 1936, making it one of the oldest nature reserves in France.
The name Néouvielle comes from the Occitan language. Nèu means 'snow' and vielha means 'old'. So, Néouvielle means 'old snow'. This name probably refers to the many glaciers that used to be in this area long ago.
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Mountain Peaks of Néouvielle
The Néouvielle massif is made up of several groups of peaks. These mountains are mostly made of granite. Many of them were shaped by ancient glaciers.
Néouvielle Group Peaks
This group of mountains is centered around Pic de Néouvielle. Here are some of the main peaks in this area:
- Pic de Néouvielle 3,091 m
- Trois Conseillers 3,039 m
- Turon de Néouvielle 3,035 m
- Pic Ramougn 3,011 m
- Pic de la Coume de l'Ours 2,855 m
- Pic de la Morèle 2,679 m
- Pic de la Hèche Castet 2,568 m
- Pic Prudent 2,287 m
Pic Long-Campbieil Group Peaks
This group is located south of the Néouvielle group. It is outside the main nature reserve. Here are some of its notable peaks:
- Pic Long 3,192 m
- Campbieil 3,173 m
- Pic Badet 3,160 m
- Pic Maou 3,074 m
- Pic Maubic 3,058 m
- Pic de Buggaret 3,031 m
- Pic de Crabounouse 3,021 m
- Dent d'Estibère 3,017 m
- Estaragne 3,006 m
- Pic des Halharisès 2,995 m
- Pic Méchant, 2,930 m
- Pic de Bugatet 2,877 m
Plants and Animals
The Néouvielle massif has different types of weather influences. This means it's home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
Amazing Plants
You can find many interesting plants here. For example, the Pinus mugo subsp. uncinata grows in large numbers. It thrives between 1,600 and 2,300 meters high. Other plants include cross-leaved heath and the arctic marsh cinquefoil. The area also has 94 different kinds of lichen and several plants usually found in warmer, Mediterranean areas. In the bogs within the park, there are about 22 types of sphagnum moss.
Wildlife in the Reserve
Around 370 different animal species live in the reserve. Some of these animals are:
- Capercaillie (a large type of grouse)
- Grey partridge (a small game bird)
- Golden eagle (a powerful bird of prey)
- Griffon vulture (a large scavenger bird)
- Isard (a type of goat-antelope)
- Midwife toad (a small toad that carries its eggs)
- Ptarmigan (a bird that changes feather color with seasons)
- Seoanei's viper (a type of snake)
Beautiful Lakes
The Néouvielle massif is famous for its many beautiful lakes. These lakes add to the stunning scenery of the area. Some of the well-known lakes include:
- Lac d'Aubert
- Lac d'Aumar
- Lac de Cap de Long
- Lac de Madamète
- Lac d'Orédon
- Lac de l'Oule
Images for kids
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Pic Méchant (background, centre) and Pic de Bugatet (background, in cloud) from above lac d'Aubert, with granite boulders and mountain pine
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Lac d'Aubert and Pic de Madamète (top right)
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East side of Pic de Néouvielle from lac d'Aumar
See also
In Spanish: Macizo de Néouvielle para niños
