Vél (Gribbio), Chironico

Raised bog0 haObject number 206

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vél (Gribbio) is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Chironico. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 206. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vél (Gribbio)?

Vél (Gribbio) lies near Chironico. The coordinates are 46.4590, 8.7959.

How large is Vél (Gribbio)?

The site covers 0 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

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).