Description
Last remnant of the marshes of the fluvial-glacial terraces of the mountain plateau, with interesting plant associations.
The site is also of importance for the nesting, stopping and/or wintering of bird species that are protected or in strong decline, and/or have a localised distribution in the Alps.
Presence of Annex II invertebrates indicating good naturalness of running waters.
Habitats of special interest not included in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC are present, in particular Magnocaricion (20%), Molinion (acidophilous) (10%), Phragmition (30%).