Glacier de Tsanfleuron, Savièse

Floodplain422 haObject number 1203

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Glacier de Tsanfleuron is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Savièse in the canton of VS. It covers 422 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1203. 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 Tsanfleuron?

Glacier de Tsanfleuron lies near Savièse in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3234, 7.2582.

How large is Glacier de Tsanfleuron?

The site covers 422 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 Tsanfleuron protected?

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

Which town is Glacier de Tsanfleuron in?

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

Which protected sites are near Glacier de Tsanfleuron?

The closest are Les Cloujons (2 km), Fenadze (3 km) and Genièvre (3 km).