Miex, Miex

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7576

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Miex is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Miex in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7576. 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 Miex?

Miex lies near Miex in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3368, 6.8630.

How large is Miex?

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 Miex protected?

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

Which town is Miex in?

Miex lies near Vouvry (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Vouvry.

Which protected sites are near Miex?

The closest are Fracette (2 km), Plan de l'Ortie (2 km) and Lac de Tanay (2 km).