Praz de Fort, Praz-de-Fort

Floodplain25 haObject number 333

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Praz de Fort is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Praz-de-Fort. It covers 25 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 333. 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 Praz de Fort?

Praz de Fort lies near Praz-de-Fort. The coordinates are 45.9769, 7.1188.

How large is Praz de Fort?

The site covers 25 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 Praz de Fort protected?

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

Which town is Praz de Fort in?

Praz de Fort lies near Orsières. The town page collects every protected site around Orsières.

Which protected sites are near Praz de Fort?

The closest are Val Ferret / Combe de l'A (3 km), Prayon (3 km) and Prassurny (5 km).