Glacier de Zinal, Zinal

Floodplain186 haObject number 1038

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Glacier de Zinal is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Zinal in the canton of VS. It covers 186 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1038. 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 Zinal?

Glacier de Zinal lies near Zinal in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0861, 7.6351.

How large is Glacier de Zinal?

The site covers 186 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 Zinal protected?

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

Which town is Glacier de Zinal in?

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

Which protected sites are near Glacier de Zinal?

The closest are Plat de la Lé (3 km), Tsoucdanna (4 km) and Bréona (7 km).