Granges, Granges VS

Dry meadow0 haObject number 7136

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Granges is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Granges VS in the canton of VS. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7136. 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 Granges?

Granges lies near Granges VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2642, 7.4705.

How large is Granges?

The site covers 0 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 Granges protected?

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

Which town is Granges in?

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

Which protected sites are near Granges?

The closest are Crête Liétin (0 km), Crête Longue (1 km) and Crête Longue (1 km).