Cleusette, Saillon

Dry meadow5 haObject number 7469

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Cleusette (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Cleusette.

Location and surroundings

Cleusette is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saillon in the canton of VS. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7469. 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 Cleusette?

Cleusette lies near Saillon in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1685, 7.1676.

How large is Cleusette?

The site covers 5 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 Cleusette protected?

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

Which town is Cleusette in?

Cleusette lies near Saillon (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saillon.

Which protected sites are near Cleusette?

The closest are Les Planches (0 km), Longeraie (1 km) and Planches de Mazembroz (1 km).