La Bâtiaz, Martigny

Dry meadow6 haObject number 7485

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Bâtiaz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Martigny in the canton of VS. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7485. 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 La Bâtiaz?

La Bâtiaz lies near Martigny in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1030, 7.0662.

How large is La Bâtiaz?

The site covers 6 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 La Bâtiaz protected?

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

Which town is La Bâtiaz in?

La Bâtiaz lies near Martigny (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Martigny.

Which protected sites are near La Bâtiaz?

The closest are Sur le Mont (1 km), Les Follatères (2 km) and Les gravières du Verney (2 km).