L'Aiguille, Mex VS

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7448

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

L'Aiguille is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Mex VS in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7448. 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 L'Aiguille?

L'Aiguille lies near Mex VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1872, 6.9785.

How large is L'Aiguille?

The site covers 4 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 L'Aiguille protected?

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

Which town is L'Aiguille in?

L'Aiguille lies near Saint-Maurice (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Maurice.

Which protected sites are near L'Aiguille?

The closest are Le Teret (3 km), Eslex (4 km) and St-Maurice (4 km).