Bord, Gondo

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7376

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bord is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gondo in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7376. 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 Bord?

Bord lies near Gondo in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1624, 8.1119.

How large is Bord?

The site covers 1 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 Bord protected?

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

Which town is Bord in?

Bord lies near Simplon (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Simplon.

Which protected sites are near Bord?

The closest are Chatzhalte (1 km), Hubelti (3 km) and Laggintal – Zwischbergental (4 km).