Poutafontana, Granges VS

Fen16 haObject number 1363

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Poutafontana is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Granges VS in the canton of VS. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1363. 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 Poutafontana?

Poutafontana lies near Granges VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2471, 7.4358.

How large is Poutafontana?

The site covers 16 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 Poutafontana protected?

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

Which town is Poutafontana in?

Poutafontana lies near Saint-Léonard (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Léonard.

Which protected sites are near Poutafontana?

The closest are Poutafontana (0 km), Pouta Fontana - La Corne (0 km) and Lac Souterrain (1 km).