Plan de l'Ortie, Miex

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7381

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Plan de l'Ortie (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Plan de l'Ortie.

Location and surroundings

Plan de l'Ortie 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 7381. 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 Plan de l'Ortie?

Plan de l'Ortie lies near Miex in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3343, 6.8376.

How large is Plan de l'Ortie?

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 Plan de l'Ortie protected?

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

Which town is Plan de l'Ortie in?

Plan de l'Ortie lies near Vouvry (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Vouvry.

Which protected sites are near Plan de l'Ortie?

The closest are Cheseule (1 km), Lac de Tanay (1 km) and Lac de Tanay (1 km).