Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Discover the Lady's-slipper

This flower belongs to the orchid family. Its name comes from its characteristic large yellow third petal, or labella, which has the shape of a wooden shoe.

It is a rare flower that grows at mid-alpine level and will surprise you with its unusual forms and colors. The Lady's-slipper is a protected species.

 

Avoid picking the flowers - it helps to preserve them!

Lady's-slipper