Les Troncs, Morgins

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7443

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Troncs is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Morgins in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7443. 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 Troncs?

Les Troncs lies near Morgins in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2461, 6.8825.

How large is Les Troncs?

The site covers 4 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 Troncs protected?

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

Which town is Les Troncs in?

Les Troncs lies near Troistorrents (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Troistorrents.

Which protected sites are near Les Troncs?

The closest are Les Cadraux (0 km), Pâturage de Chanso (1 km) and Les Moilles (2 km).