Ponchet, Chandolin

Dry meadow6 haObject number 7526

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ponchet is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Chandolin in the canton of VS. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7526. 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 Ponchet?

Ponchet lies near Chandolin in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2746, 7.5856.

How large is Ponchet?

The site covers 6 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 Ponchet protected?

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

Which town is Ponchet in?

Ponchet lies near Salgesch (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Salgesch.

Which protected sites are near Ponchet?

The closest are Pfynwald – Illgraben (2 km), Les Pontis (2 km) and Pfynwald (3 km).