Alva, S. Vittore

Dry meadow2 haObject number 8809

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Alva (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Alva.

Location and surroundings

Alva is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near S. Vittore in the canton of GR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8809. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alva?

Alva lies near S. Vittore in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.2517, 9.0904.

How large is Alva?

The site covers 2 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Alva protected?

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

Which town is Alva in?

Alva lies near San Vittore (GR). The town page collects every protected site around San Vittore.

Which protected sites are near Alva?

The closest are Prepianto (1 km), Bellen (1 km) and Bregnon (1 km).