Les Planches, Lourtier

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7642

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Planches is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lourtier. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7642. 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 Planches?

Les Planches lies near Lourtier. The coordinates are 46.0489, 7.2753.

How large is Les Planches?

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 Planches protected?

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

Which town is Les Planches in?

Les Planches lies near Val de Bagnes. The town page collects every protected site around Val de Bagnes.

Which protected sites are near Les Planches?

The closest are Les Creux (2 km), Glacier de Corbassière (5 km) and Glacier du Petit Combin (5 km).