Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Name

Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Legal name

Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Website

https://parcdesbauges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF)

Keywords

• Regional nature park
• Biodiversity conservation
• Territorial development
• UNESCO Geoparc
• Environmental management

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Chatelard, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Member Contributions: The Park operates as a public territorial establishment funded by contributions from member municipalities, departmental councils, regional council, and state subsidies. The mixed syndicate (syndicat mixte) collects contributions from all adhering local authorities. Economic multiplier effect: 1 euro invested generates 4.5 euros for the territory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges is a public territorial institution that manages environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable territorial development across 900 km² of the Bauges massif. It coordinates Natura 2000 sites, geological heritage (UNESCO Geoparc), agricultural and forestry sector support, environmental education, and visitor information services for 71 member communes. The Park also provides several public-facing digital platforms including a hiking portal, biodiversity atlas, geoparc portal, and citizen science observatory.

Product overview

The Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges is a regional nature park (PNR) that operates as a non-profit territorial management organization rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of environmental management services and several digital platforms: Rando Bauges (hiking portal), Géoparc des Bauges (geological heritage platform), Biodiv'Bauges (biodiversity atlas), and an Observatoire de la biodiversité (citizen science portal). Supporting communication products include a video series ('Le Vrai du Faux du Parc'), newsletter magazine, and podcast series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rando Bauges Online portal for hiking routes and outdoor activities in the Massif des Bauges, offering half-day and full-day walks, cycling routes, and themed discovery trails for visitors to the Geoparc.
• Biodiv'Bauges Interactive biodiversity atlas presenting wildlife and flora observations in the massif, documenting over 2,853 animal species and 1,849 plant species, explaining the fundamentals of biodiversity in the territory.
• Géoparc des Bauges Geoparc portal showcasing the UNESCO Global Geopark label, geological heritage, natural sites, and a network of geopartners for territorial discovery.
• Observatoire de la biodiversité Citizen science platform enabling public participation in thematic biodiversity data collection programs where users share observations to collectively preserve biodiversity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 euro invested by local authorities generates 4.5 euros in territorial project value
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée CorsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater agency providing funding and technical support for water resource management, watershed protection, and aquatic ecosystem conservation projects within the Park territory.
• ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Environment and Energy Management Agency supporting energy transition, climate adaptation, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Agence Nationale de la Cohésion des TerritoirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency supporting territorial cohesion policies, providing technical and financial assistance for local development projects.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-manager of the National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve (RNCFS) of the Bauges, providing scientific research and biodiversity monitoring expertise.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Forests Office managing public forests and co-managing the RNCFS, providing forestry expertise and land management services.
• Chambre d'Agriculture Savoie-Mont-BlanccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chamber supporting farmers with technical advice, promoting local AOP products (Tome des Bauges, Reblochon, etc.) and sustainable farming practices.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Geoparc Network affiliation providing international recognition and exchange with 240 geoparcs worldwide, promoting geological heritage conservation.
• Université Savoie Mont-BlanccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting research programs, hosting internships and theses, contributing to scientific monitoring of mountain ecosystems.
• Global Geoparks NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of geoparcs fostering cooperation, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives for geological heritage promotion.
• Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux (LPO) Savoie et Haute-SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird protection league collaborating on raptor monitoring, nesting zone protection, and avian biodiversity conservation programs.
• Fédération des Parcs naturels régionaux de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing 59 French regional nature parks, advocating for park interests and facilitating inter-park cooperation.
• Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels de la SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature spaces conservatory managing protected areas and supporting biodiversity conservation initiatives.
• Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research institute contributing scientific expertise for mountain agriculture and environmental research programs.
• Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine (LECA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch laboratory specializing in alpine ecology, contributing to scientific studies on mountain biodiversity and ecosystems.
• Centre National de la Propriété Forestière (CNPF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting private forest owners with management advice, promoting sustainable forestry practices in the 60% forested territory.
• Pôle d'Excellence Bois des Pays de SavoieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood excellence cluster supporting the wood industry and sustainable forestry value chain development.
• Géoparc mondial de Leye-Fengshan (Chine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational twinning partnership with Chinese geoparc in Guangxi region, promoting cross-cultural exchange and shared geoparc values.
• Réseau Alpin des Espaces Protégés (ALPARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpine network of protected areas facilitating transboundary cooperation for mountain ecosystem management.
• Parc National de la VanoiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister national park in the French Alps, sharing expertise and best practices in protected area management.
• Parc naturel régional de ChartreuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring PNR in the Chartreuse mountain range, collaborating on shared regional conservation objectives.
• Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins de SavoiemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine interprofessional committee promoting Savoyard wines (AOC/AOP) produced in the Park's foothills.
• Syndicat Interprofessionnel de la Tome des BaugescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCheese consortium protecting and promoting Tome des Bauges AOC, supporting local dairy farmers and traditional cheesemaking.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parc naturel régional du Luberon: Provençal UNESCO Global Geoparc and PNR; comparable in being one of the 9 French UNESCO Geoparcs with rural-territorial management and biodiversity conservation mandate.
• Parc National des Écrins: French National Park overlapping the Bauges massif region with shared alpine ecology, Natura 2000 / biodiversity conservation mandate, and coordination with the PNR federation.
• Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse: Neighbouring PNR in the Chartreuse range, explicitly cited as a partnering French Regional Natural Park with comparable missions, mixed-syndicate governance, and alpine-territorial scope. Closest functional analog.
• Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur: Alpine PNR with parallel geological heritage focus and biodiversity management in the Maritime Alps, sharing structural and environmental challenges with Massif des Bauges.
• Parc naturel régional du Queyras: French Regional Natural Park in the Hautes-Alpes with similar mixed-syndicate governance, biodiversity/mountain-territorial focus, and synergy with UNESCO Geoparc designation.
• Parc National de la Vanoise: First French National Park (1963) in the Savoie Alps, explicitly named as a sister park partner. Operates with overlapping biodiversity and visitor-management mandates in adjacent alpine territory.
• Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne: One of the largest French PNRs, member of the national federation and operating with the same legal/financial structure (syndicat mixte), comparable biodiversity conservation mandate, and UNESCO Geoparc overlay.
• Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence: French UNESCO Global Geoparc in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence focused on geological heritage, education, and territorial development — directly comparable to Bauges' geoparc mission.

Others

• Réseau Alpin des Espaces Protégés (ALPARC): Alpine transboundary network of protected areas, cited as a partner. Comparable not as a competitor but as an enabling ecosystem organization supporting PNRs and parks across the Alpine arc.
• Fédération des Parcs naturels régionaux de France: National federation representing all 59 French PNRs and explicitly cited as a "Core" partner. Provides inter-park advocacy, knowledge sharing, and umbrella coordination among PNRs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PNRdesBaugesTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parc-naturel-r-gional-du-massif-des-bauges

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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