Les Saulesses, La Forclaz VS

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7317

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Saulesses is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near La Forclaz VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7317. 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 Saulesses?

Les Saulesses lies near La Forclaz VS. The coordinates are 46.0810, 7.5301.

How large is Les Saulesses?

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 Saulesses protected?

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

Which town is Les Saulesses in?

Les Saulesses lies near Evolène. The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near Les Saulesses?

The closest are Le Légeret (0 km), Les Haudères (1 km) and Bréona (1 km).