Biolly, Vercorin

Dry meadow7 haObject number 7551

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Biolly is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vercorin in the canton of VS. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7551. 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 Biolly?

Biolly lies near Vercorin in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2590, 7.5413.

How large is Biolly?

The site covers 7 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 Biolly protected?

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

Which town is Biolly in?

Biolly lies near Chalais (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Chalais.

Which protected sites are near Biolly?

The closest are Rhône-Porte du Scex (1 km), Les Pontis (2 km) and Les Tsables (2 km).

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.