Montoz, Tavannes

Dry meadow10 haObject number 13045

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Montoz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Tavannes in the canton of BE. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13045. 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 Montoz?

Montoz lies near Tavannes in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.2089, 7.2140.

How large is Montoz?

The site covers 10 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 Montoz protected?

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

Which town is Montoz in?

Montoz lies near Tavannes (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Tavannes.

Which protected sites are near Montoz?

The closest are Le Grimm (1 km), Le Brahon (1 km) and Mét. de la Werdtberg (1 km).