Argnoud d'en Haut, Blignou (Ayent)

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7240

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Argnoud d'en Haut (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Argnoud d'en Haut.

Location and surroundings

Argnoud d'en Haut is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Blignou (Ayent) in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7240. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Argnoud d'en Haut?

Argnoud d'en Haut lies near Blignou (Ayent) in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2655, 7.3956.

How large is Argnoud d'en Haut?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Argnoud d'en Haut protected?

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

Which town is Argnoud d'en Haut in?

Argnoud d'en Haut lies near Grimisuat (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Grimisuat.

Which protected sites are near Argnoud d'en Haut?

The closest are Ste-Madeleine (0 km), Ruchily (1 km) and Saxonne (2 km).