La Borgne en amont d'Arolla, Arolla

Floodplain28 haObject number 129

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Borgne en amont d'Arolla (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain La Borgne en amont d'Arolla.

Location and surroundings

La Borgne en amont d'Arolla is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Arolla in the canton of VS. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 129. 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 La Borgne en amont d'Arolla?

La Borgne en amont d'Arolla lies near Arolla in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0076, 7.4882.

How large is La Borgne en amont d'Arolla?

The site covers 28 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 La Borgne en amont d'Arolla protected?

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

Which town is La Borgne en amont d'Arolla in?

La Borgne en amont d'Arolla lies near Evolène (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near La Borgne en amont d'Arolla?

The closest are Pramousse - Satarma (4 km), Glacier de Cheilon (6 km) and Ferpècle (7 km).