Vél (Gribbio), Chironico

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vél (Gribbio) (Fen) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Vél (Gribbio).

Location and surroundings

Vél (Gribbio) is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Chironico. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 357. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	haltestellen_ Chiggiogna (c bin)
Area	7 ha
Object number	357
Coordinates	46.45803, 8.79535
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Vél (Gribbio), Chironico Raised bog · 0 km Campo Tencia, Chironico Federal hunting reserve · 1 km Bolle di Piana Selva, Dalpe Raised bog · 2 km Bolle di Piana Selva, Dalpe Fen · 2 km Campolungo – Campo Tencia – Piumogna, Dalpe BLN landscape · 2 km San Lorenzo, Rossura Dry meadow · 3 km Chiggiogna - Lavorgo, Chiggiogna Floodplain · 3 km Bedrina, Dalpe Raised bog · 3 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vél (Gribbio)?

Vél (Gribbio) lies near Chironico. The coordinates are 46.4580, 8.7954.

How large is Vél (Gribbio)?

The site covers 7 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Vél (Gribbio) protected?

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

Which town is Vél (Gribbio) in?

Vél (Gribbio) lies near haltestellen_ Chiggiogna (c bin). The town page collects every protected site around haltestellen_ Chiggiogna (c bin).

Which protected sites are near Vél (Gribbio)?

The closest are Vél (Gribbio) (0 km), Campo Tencia (1 km) and Bolle di Piana Selva (2 km).

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