Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 22,061 hectares (220.61 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | low | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The site consists of a long valley running from south to north in the central Alps. Habitats include natural conifer forests, alpine meadows, rocky areas, traditional agricultural landscapes and urban areas.
An important site for species breeding in subalpine and alpine habitats.
Mountain railways provide tourist access to remote areas. Therefore, the main threats are from tourism and related infrastructure developments, in both summer and winter.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Valley of Zermatt (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/valley-of-zermatt-iba-switzerland on 23/12/2024.