La Brunière, St-Léonard

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7661

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Brunière is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Léonard in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7661. 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 La Brunière?

La Brunière lies near St-Léonard in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2570, 7.4143.

How large is La Brunière?

The site covers 1 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 La Brunière protected?

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

Which town is La Brunière in?

La Brunière lies near Saint-Léonard (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Léonard.

Which protected sites are near La Brunière?

The closest are La Brunière (0 km), Lac Souterrain (1 km) and Rnes du Chât. d'Ayent (1 km).