Ste-Madeleine, Argnou (Ayent)

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7239

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ste-Madeleine is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Argnou (Ayent) in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7239. 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 Ste-Madeleine?

Ste-Madeleine lies near Argnou (Ayent) in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2656, 7.4001.

How large is Ste-Madeleine?

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 Ste-Madeleine protected?

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

Which town is Ste-Madeleine in?

Ste-Madeleine lies near Grimisuat (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Grimisuat.

Which protected sites are near Ste-Madeleine?

The closest are Argnoud d'en Haut (0 km), La Brunière (1 km) and Rnes du Chât. d'Ayent (1 km).