Mons, Vrin

Dry meadow2 haObject number 8646

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mons is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vrin. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8646. 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 Mons?

Mons lies near Vrin. The coordinates are 46.6625, 9.1033.

How large is Mons?

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 Mons protected?

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

Which town is Mons in?

Mons lies near Lumnezia. The town page collects every protected site around Lumnezia.

Which protected sites are near Mons?

The closest are Summaplaunca (1 km), Val Tui (1 km) and Stavialas (2 km).