Les Chottes de l'Etoile, Les Haudères

Dry meadow7 haObject number 7314

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Chottes de l'Etoile (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Les Chottes de l'Etoile.

Location and surroundings

Les Chottes de l'Etoile is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Haudères in the canton of VS. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7314. 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 Les Chottes de l'Etoile?

Les Chottes de l'Etoile lies near Les Haudères in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0859, 7.4889.

How large is Les Chottes de l'Etoile?

The site covers 7 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 Les Chottes de l'Etoile protected?

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

Which town is Les Chottes de l'Etoile in?

Les Chottes de l'Etoile lies near Evolène (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near Les Chottes de l'Etoile?

The closest are La Niva (1 km), Les Lattes (1 km) and La Giette (1 km).