La Niva, Les Haudères

Dry meadow14 haObject number 7309

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Niva is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Haudères in the canton of VS. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7309. 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 Niva?

La Niva lies near Les Haudères in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0915, 7.4900.

How large is La Niva?

The site covers 14 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 Niva protected?

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

Which town is La Niva in?

La Niva lies near Evolène (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near La Niva?

The closest are La Giette (1 km), Les Chottes de l'Etoile (1 km) and Les Lattes (2 km).