Sur le Mont, Ravoire

Dry meadow9 haObject number 7509

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sur le Mont is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ravoire in the canton of VS. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7509. 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 Sur le Mont?

Sur le Mont lies near Ravoire in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1053, 7.0585.

How large is Sur le Mont?

The site covers 9 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 Sur le Mont protected?

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

Which town is Sur le Mont in?

Sur le Mont lies near Martigny (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Martigny.

Which protected sites are near Sur le Mont?

The closest are La Bâtiaz (1 km), Les Follatères (2 km) and Les gravières du Verney (2 km).