Montérel, Villeneuve VD

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6066

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Montérel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villeneuve VD in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6066. 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 Montérel?

Montérel lies near Villeneuve VD in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4175, 7.0203.

How large is Montérel?

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 Montérel protected?

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

Which town is Montérel in?

Montérel lies near Veytaux (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Veytaux.

Which protected sites are near Montérel?

The closest are Longevaux (2 km), Le Pendant (3 km) and Le Linderrey (3 km).