La Theuse, Orsières

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7347

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Theuse is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Orsières in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7347. 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 Theuse?

La Theuse lies near Orsières in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0275, 7.1334.

How large is La Theuse?

The site covers 2 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 Theuse protected?

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

Which town is La Theuse in?

La Theuse lies near Orsières (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Orsières.

Which protected sites are near La Theuse?

The closest are Prassurny (1 km), Rosset (1 km) and Lac de Champex (2 km).