Les Pontis, Niouc
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Les Pontis is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Niouc in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7560. 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.
Nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is Les Pontis?
Les Pontis lies near Niouc in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2649, 7.5605.
How large is Les Pontis?
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 Pontis protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Les Pontis in?
Les Pontis lies near Chalais (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Chalais.
Which protected sites are near Les Pontis?
The closest are Biolly (1 km), Rhône-Porte du Scex (2 km) and Ponchet (2 km).