Prayon, La Fouly VS

Floodplain28 haObject number 332

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Prayon is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near La Fouly VS in the canton of VS. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 332. 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 Prayon?

Prayon lies near La Fouly VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 45.9489, 7.1018.

How large is Prayon?

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 Prayon protected?

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

Which town is Prayon in?

Prayon lies near Orsières (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Orsières.

Which protected sites are near Prayon?

The closest are Glacier de l'A Neuve (2 km), Praz de Fort (3 km) and Val Ferret / Combe de l'A (4 km).