Lac de Lona, Grimentz

Fen89 haObject number 1456

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Lac de Lona (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Lac de Lona.

Location and surroundings

Lac de Lona is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Grimentz in the canton of VS. It covers 89 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1456. 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 Lac de Lona?

Lac de Lona lies near Grimentz in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1546, 7.5331.

How large is Lac de Lona?

The site covers 89 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Lac de Lona protected?

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

Which town is Lac de Lona in?

Lac de Lona lies near Anniviers (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Anniviers.

Which protected sites are near Lac de Lona?

The closest are La Rèche (4 km), Val de Réchy (4 km) and Mayens de Cotter (4 km).