Le Clou, Liddes

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7569

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Clou is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Liddes in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7569. 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 Le Clou?

Le Clou lies near Liddes in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 45.9968, 7.1855.

How large is Le Clou?

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 Le Clou protected?

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

Which town is Le Clou in?

Le Clou lies near Liddes (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Liddes.

Which protected sites are near Le Clou?

The closest are Le Tieudray (0 km), Palasuit (2 km) and Les Planches (2 km).