Meadows are found in various perimeter areas of the Reserve, as well as in the area facing the ‘lamette’. They can be seen up close along both the Southern and Northern Routes and in summer they become a source of interesting nature discoveries, since they are full of life, populated by hundreds of species of grasses and flowers, as well as insects. These include pollinators such as butterflies, hoverflies, solitary bees, beetles, and many others.

These meadows are also called ‘stable’ because they have not been ploughed for years and have therefore developed the maximum biodiversity. They are among the most threatened habitats in Europe and, together with wetlands, are home to most endangered species. This is due to the abandonment of hillside meadows, which are being overtaken by forests, and continuous building (warehouses, shopping centres) in the plains. Many bird species stop here to find food: insects in summer and seeds in winter.