Le Risel, Montricher

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6375

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Risel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Montricher. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6375. 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 Risel?

Le Risel lies near Montricher. The coordinates are 46.6158, 6.3390.

How large is Le Risel?

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 Risel protected?

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

Which town is Le Risel in?

Le Risel lies near L'Abbaye. The town page collects every protected site around L'Abbaye.

Which protected sites are near Le Risel?

The closest are Mont Tendre (1 km), Arruffens (1 km) and Arruffens (1 km).