Les Fontenettes Dessus, Les Sagnettes

Dry meadow5 haObject number 2873

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Fontenettes Dessus (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Les Fontenettes Dessus.

Location and surroundings

Les Fontenettes Dessus is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Sagnettes. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2873. 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 Les Fontenettes Dessus?

Les Fontenettes Dessus lies near Les Sagnettes. The coordinates are 46.9451, 6.5604.

How large is Les Fontenettes Dessus?

The site covers 5 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 Les Fontenettes Dessus protected?

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

Which town is Les Fontenettes Dessus in?

Les Fontenettes Dessus lies near Val-de-Travers. The town page collects every protected site around Val-de-Travers.

Which protected sites are near Les Fontenettes Dessus?

The closest are Les Fontenettes Dessus (0 km), Petite Charbonnière (2 km) and Bémont/Chez Petoud (2 km).