Les Crouyes, Lanna

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7301

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Crouyes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lanna in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7301. 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 Crouyes?

Les Crouyes lies near Lanna in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1250, 7.4642.

How large is Les Crouyes?

The site covers 2 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 Crouyes protected?

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

Which town is Les Crouyes in?

Les Crouyes lies near Hérémence (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Hérémence.

Which protected sites are near Les Crouyes?

The closest are Les Flanmayens (1 km), Volovron (1 km) and Vouasson (2 km).