Background The bearded vulture is one of the most threatened species in Europe and is, as such, rated “critically endangered” by the IUCN. Reintroduced into the Alps in 1986, the species suffers from population fragmentation and resulting genetic isolation. In 2011, only 50 breeding pairs were left in France and 175 in Europe. Thanks to recent reintroduction efforts the French population of the bearded vulture has increased over the last few years. The equilibrium, however, remains fragile and adult mortality could rapidly reverse this trend. Objectives The Life GypHelp project aims to preserve the Bearded Vulture population in the French Alps by reducing anthropogenic mortality risks, especially collisions with aerial power lines, and to secure an increase in the population in the project area. Expected results: Reduction in anthropogenic hazards, such as collision with aerial cables on 70% of the territory; Creation of ‘visualisation plans’ for 50% of the ski resorts and on the entire electric power lines network; Development of an application to centralise information about the species; Maintenance of the breeding productivity of the French Alpine population; Strengthened expansion potential of the species by the introduction two new breeding pairs; Development of a preservation network and raised awareness among stakeholders; Increased ecological knowledge about the bearded vulture; Improved knowledge about poisoning and intoxication of the species; and Improved conditions of other endangered species, such as gallinaceous birds (an order of birds such as wildfowl or gamebirds) and raptors (birds of prey).