Glacier de Cheilon, Hérémence

Floodplain148 haObject number 1170

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Glacier de Cheilon (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Glacier de Cheilon.

Location and surroundings

Glacier de Cheilon is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Hérémence in the canton of VS. It covers 148 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1170. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Glacier de Cheilon?

Glacier de Cheilon lies near Hérémence in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0236, 7.4200.

How large is Glacier de Cheilon?

The site covers 148 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Glacier de Cheilon protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Glacier de Cheilon in?

Glacier de Cheilon lies near Hérémence (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Hérémence.

Which protected sites are near Glacier de Cheilon?

The closest are Dixence (3 km), La Borgne en amont d'Arolla (6 km) and Pramousse - Satarma (6 km).