Poyets, St-Luc

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7558

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Poyets is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7558. 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 Poyets?

Poyets lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2166, 7.5934.

How large is Poyets?

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 Poyets protected?

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

Which town is Poyets in?

Poyets lies near Chalais (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Chalais.

Which protected sites are near Poyets?

The closest are Les Fénis (1 km), Lozier (1 km) and Tignousa (2 km).