Les Rigoles, Vionnaz

Fen10 haObject number 2020

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Rigoles (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Les Rigoles.

Location and surroundings

Les Rigoles is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Vionnaz in the canton of VS. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2020. 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 Les Rigoles?

Les Rigoles lies near Vionnaz in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3015, 6.9129.

How large is Les Rigoles?

The site covers 10 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 Les Rigoles protected?

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

Which town is Les Rigoles in?

Les Rigoles lies near Vionnaz (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Vionnaz.

Which protected sites are near Les Rigoles?

The closest are Rigoles de Vionnaz (0 km), Fontaine de la Combe (1 km) and Mayen (3 km).