Les Clèves, Saxon

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7561

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Clèves is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saxon in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7561. 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 Clèves?

Les Clèves lies near Saxon in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1367, 7.1607.

How large is Les Clèves?

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 Les Clèves protected?

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

Which town is Les Clèves in?

Les Clèves lies near Saxon (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saxon.

Which protected sites are near Les Clèves?

The closest are Bras de Quiess (1 km), La Gîte (1 km) and Grand-Blettay (2 km).