Le Poyou, St-Luc

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7562

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Poyou is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7562. 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 Le Poyou?

Le Poyou lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2075, 7.6098.

How large is Le Poyou?

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 Le Poyou protected?

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

Which town is Le Poyou in?

Le Poyou lies near Anniviers (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Anniviers.

Which protected sites are near Le Poyou?

The closest are Les Fénis (1 km), Lozier (1 km) and Poyets (2 km).