Crête Longue, Granges VS

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7140

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Crête Longue is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Granges VS in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7140. 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 Crête Longue?

Crête Longue lies near Granges VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2615, 7.4770.

How large is Crête Longue?

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 Crête Longue protected?

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

Which town is Crête Longue in?

Crête Longue lies near Sierre (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Sierre.

Which protected sites are near Crête Longue?

The closest are Granges (1 km), Crête Liétin (1 km) and Crête Longue (1 km).