La Citerne, Les Prés-d'Orvin

Dry meadow19 haObject number 5440

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Citerne is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Prés-d'Orvin. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5440. 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 Citerne?

La Citerne lies near Les Prés-d'Orvin. The coordinates are 47.1521, 7.1293.

How large is La Citerne?

The site covers 19 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 Citerne protected?

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

Which town is La Citerne in?

La Citerne lies near Plateau de Diesse. The town page collects every protected site around Plateau de Diesse.

Which protected sites are near La Citerne?

The closest are Métairie de Bois Raiguel (1 km), Pierrefeu (1 km) and Les Prés d'Orvin (2 km).