Les Combes, Saillon

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7348

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Combes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saillon in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7348. 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 Les Combes?

Les Combes lies near Saillon in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1783, 7.1851.

How large is Les Combes?

The site covers 1 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 Combes protected?

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

Which town is Les Combes in?

Les Combes lies near Saillon (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saillon.

Which protected sites are near Les Combes?

The closest are Corbassières (0 km), Longeraie (1 km) and Le Four (1 km).