Cant, Vicosoprano

Dry meadow15 haObject number 9988

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cant is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vicosoprano in the canton of GR. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9988. 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 Cant?

Cant lies near Vicosoprano in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3539, 9.6176.

How large is Cant?

The site covers 15 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 Cant protected?

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

Which town is Cant in?

Cant lies near Bregaglia (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Bregaglia.

Which protected sites are near Cant?

The closest are Plaz (1 km), Bleis (1 km) and Lan Pensa da Rutic (1 km).