Ruchily, Grimisuat

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7411

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ruchily is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Grimisuat in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7411. 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 Ruchily?

Ruchily lies near Grimisuat in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2649, 7.3786.

How large is Ruchily?

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 Ruchily protected?

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

Which town is Ruchily in?

Ruchily lies near Grimisuat (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Grimisuat.

Which protected sites are near Ruchily?

The closest are Argnoud d'en Haut (1 km), Monteiller (1 km) and Ste-Madeleine (2 km).