Tourbillon, Sion
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Tourbillon is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sion in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7147. 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 Tourbillon?
Tourbillon lies near Sion in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2351, 7.3684.
How large is Tourbillon?
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 Tourbillon protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Tourbillon in?
Tourbillon lies near Sion (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Sion.
Which protected sites are near Tourbillon?
The closest are Valère et Tourbillon (0 km), Cochetta (1 km) and Grand'Fin (1 km).
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.