Plat de la Lé, Zinal

Floodplain31 haObject number 334

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Plat de la Lé (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Plat de la Lé.

Location and surroundings

Plat de la Lé is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Zinal in the canton of VS. It covers 31 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 334. 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 Plat de la Lé?

Plat de la Lé lies near Zinal in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1170, 7.6318.

How large is Plat de la Lé?

The site covers 31 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 Plat de la Lé protected?

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

Which town is Plat de la Lé in?

Plat de la Lé lies near Anniviers (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Anniviers.

Which protected sites are near Plat de la Lé?

The closest are Tsoucdanna (1 km), Glacier de Zinal (3 km) and Ayer (7 km).