Les Fénis, St-Luc

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7553

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Fénis is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7553. 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 Fénis?

Les Fénis lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2177, 7.6069.

How large is Les Fénis?

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 Fénis protected?

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

Which town is Les Fénis in?

Les Fénis lies near Chalais (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Chalais.

Which protected sites are near Les Fénis?

The closest are Poyets (1 km), Tignousa (1 km) and Le Poyou (1 km).