Fontany, Vernamiège

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7007

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fontany is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vernamiège in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7007. 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 Fontany?

Fontany lies near Vernamiège in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2110, 7.4266.

How large is Fontany?

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 Fontany protected?

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

Which town is Fontany in?

Fontany lies near Mont-Noble (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Mont-Noble.

Which protected sites are near Fontany?

The closest are La Daille (1 km), Le Bioley (1 km) and Plan des Biolles (1 km).