Petit Malessert, Lessoc

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1106

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petit Malessert is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lessoc in the canton of FR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1106. 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 Petit Malessert?

Petit Malessert lies near Lessoc in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5019, 7.0648.

How large is Petit Malessert?

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 Petit Malessert protected?

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

Which town is Petit Malessert in?

Petit Malessert lies near Haut-Intyamon (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Haut-Intyamon.

Which protected sites are near Petit Malessert?

The closest are Chaudzerya (1 km), Jorat d'Amont (1 km) and Les Tannes (2 km).