Commeire, Orsières

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7493

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Commeire is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Orsières in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7493. 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 Commeire?

Commeire lies near Orsières in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0204, 7.1619.

How large is Commeire?

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 Commeire protected?

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

Which town is Commeire in?

Commeire lies near Orsières (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Orsières.

Which protected sites are near Commeire?

The closest are Les Planches (1 km), Rosset (1 km) and Les Foillêts (2 km).

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.