Battle on the Planta

The Battle on the Planta, fought on 13 November 1475 around Conthey near Sion, Valais, Switzerland, was part of the Burgundian Wars.

Battle on the Planta
Part of Burgundian Wars

Battle of the Planta by Gerold Edlibach, 1486
Date13 November 1475
Location
Between Conthey and Sion, Valais, Switzerland
46°13′N 7°21′E
Result Upper Valais/Swiss Victory
Belligerents
Duchy of Savoy Swiss Confederation
Upper Valais (Prince-Bishopric of Sion)
Commanders and leaders
unknown Hans am Hengart
Hans Asperlin
Walter Supersaxo
Strength
10,000 men,
including 1,500 knights
3,000 Confederates
3,000–4,000 Valais
Casualties and losses
1,000 men,
including 300 knights
light
Location within Canton of Valais
Battle on the Planta (Switzerland)
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