Nan, Chermignon-d'en-Bas

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7444

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Nan is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Chermignon-d'en-Bas. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7444. 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 Nan?

Nan lies near Chermignon-d'en-Bas. The coordinates are 46.2788, 7.4707.

How large is Nan?

The site covers 1 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 Nan protected?

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

Which town is Nan in?

Nan lies near Sierre. The town page collects every protected site around Sierre.

Which protected sites are near Nan?

The closest are Pirra de Ban (1 km), Les Condémines (1 km) and Chanlevon (1 km).

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.