Tignousa, St-Luc

Dry meadow3 haObject number 7403

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tignousa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7403. 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 Tignousa?

Tignousa lies near St-Luc in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2269, 7.6079.

How large is Tignousa?

The site covers 3 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 Tignousa protected?

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

Which town is Tignousa in?

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

Which protected sites are near Tignousa?

The closest are Les Fénis (0 km), Poyets (1 km) and Le Poyou (2 km).