Cheller, Gondo

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7375

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cheller is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gondo in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7375. 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 Cheller?

Cheller lies near Gondo in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1265, 8.0856.

How large is Cheller?

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 Cheller protected?

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

Which town is Cheller in?

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

Which protected sites are near Cheller?

The closest are Bord (4 km), Chatzhalte (5 km) and Laggintal – Zwischbergental (5 km).