Le Tsaté, La Forclaz VS

Dry meadow15 haObject number 7175

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Tsaté is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near La Forclaz VS. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7175. 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 Tsaté?

Le Tsaté lies near La Forclaz VS. The coordinates are 46.0982, 7.5325.

How large is Le Tsaté?

The site covers 15 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 Tsaté protected?

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

Which town is Le Tsaté in?

Le Tsaté lies near Evolène. The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near Le Tsaté?

The closest are Motau (1 km), Bréona (1 km) and St. Christophe (2 km).