Bréona, La Forclaz VS

Dry meadow11 haObject number 7179

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bréona is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near La Forclaz VS. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7179. 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 Bréona?

Bréona lies near La Forclaz VS. The coordinates are 46.0826, 7.5397.

How large is Bréona?

The site covers 11 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 Bréona protected?

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

Which town is Bréona in?

Bréona lies near Evolène. The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near Bréona?

The closest are Bréona (1 km), Les Saulesses (1 km) and Le Légeret (1 km).