Le Piémont, Courtelary

Dry meadow4 haObject number 5435

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Piémont is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Courtelary in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5435. 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 Le Piémont?

Le Piémont lies near Courtelary in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1904, 7.0739.

How large is Le Piémont?

The site covers 4 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 Piémont protected?

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

Which town is Le Piémont in?

Le Piémont lies near Courtelary (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Courtelary.

Which protected sites are near Le Piémont?

The closest are Piémont (1 km), Blanc Crêt (2 km) and La Tuilerie (4 km).