Isola/Plan Grand, Maloja

Floodplain15 haObject number 393

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Isola/Plan Grand (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Isola/Plan Grand.

Location and surroundings

Isola/Plan Grand is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 393. 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 Isola/Plan Grand?

Isola/Plan Grand lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4175, 9.7435.

How large is Isola/Plan Grand?

The site covers 15 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 Isola/Plan Grand protected?

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

Which town is Isola/Plan Grand in?

Isola/Plan Grand lies near Maloja (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maloja.

Which protected sites are near Isola/Plan Grand?

The closest are Muotta da Güvè (1 km), Muotta da Güvè/Chantunatsch (1 km) and Güvè/Crasta (1 km).