Le Châtelard, Vollèges

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7420

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Châtelard is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vollèges. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7420. 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 Le Châtelard?

Le Châtelard lies near Vollèges. The coordinates are 46.0913, 7.1616.

How large is Le Châtelard?

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 Le Châtelard protected?

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

Which town is Le Châtelard in?

Le Châtelard lies near Sembrancher. The town page collects every protected site around Sembrancher.

Which protected sites are near Le Châtelard?

The closest are Le Vernet (1 km), Les Evouettes (1 km) and Levron (1 km).

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.