Les Foillêts, Orsières

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7475

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Foillêts is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Orsières in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7475. 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 Foillêts?

Les Foillêts lies near Orsières in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0262, 7.1796.

How large is Les Foillêts?

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 Foillêts protected?

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

Which town is Les Foillêts in?

Les Foillêts lies near Orsières (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Orsières.

Which protected sites are near Les Foillêts?

The closest are Commeire (0 km), Les Planches (1 km) and Chanton de Reppaz (2 km).