Le Samarin, Fortunau (Ayent)

Dry meadow6 haObject number 7127

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Samarin is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Fortunau (Ayent) in the canton of VS. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7127. 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 Samarin?

Le Samarin lies near Fortunau (Ayent) in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3118, 7.4289.

How large is Le Samarin?

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 Le Samarin protected?

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

Which town is Le Samarin in?

Le Samarin lies near Ayent (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Ayent.

Which protected sites are near Le Samarin?

The closest are Les Vernasses (2 km), Et. Lombardon (3 km) and Trionna (4 km).