Glacier du Petit Combin, Lourtier

Floodplain173 haObject number 1167

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Glacier du Petit Combin (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Glacier du Petit Combin.

Location and surroundings

Glacier du Petit Combin is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Lourtier. It covers 173 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1167. 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 du Petit Combin?

Glacier du Petit Combin lies near Lourtier. The coordinates are 46.0016, 7.2611.

How large is Glacier du Petit Combin?

The site covers 173 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 du Petit Combin protected?

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

Which town is Glacier du Petit Combin in?

Glacier du Petit Combin lies near Val de Bagnes. The town page collects every protected site around Val de Bagnes.

Which protected sites are near Glacier du Petit Combin?

The closest are Glacier de Corbassière (3 km), Drance-Martigny, Pont de Rossettan (4 km) and Mauvoisin (5 km).