Fiou, Montana

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7442

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fiou is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Montana in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7442. 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 Fiou?

Fiou lies near Montana in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2936, 7.4835.

How large is Fiou?

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 Fiou protected?

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

Which town is Fiou in?

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

Which protected sites are near Fiou?

The closest are Le Châtelard (1 km), Le Châtelard (1 km) and Nan (1 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.