Darnona d'en Haut, Venthône

Dry meadow3 haObject number 7228

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Darnona d'en Haut (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Darnona d'en Haut.

Location and surroundings

Darnona d'en Haut is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Venthône. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7228. 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 Darnona d'en Haut?

Darnona d'en Haut lies near Venthône. The coordinates are 46.3031, 7.5109.

How large is Darnona d'en Haut?

The site covers 3 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 Darnona d'en Haut protected?

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

Which town is Darnona d'en Haut in?

Darnona d'en Haut lies near Sierre. The town page collects every protected site around Sierre.

Which protected sites are near Darnona d'en Haut?

The closest are Le Châtelard (2 km), Le Châtelard (2 km) and Fiou (2 km).