Piémont, Courtelary

Dry meadow7 haObject number 12977

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Piémont is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Courtelary in the canton of BE. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12977. 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 Piémont?

Piémont lies near Courtelary in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1864, 7.0639.

How large is Piémont?

The site covers 7 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 Piémont protected?

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

Which town is Piémont in?

Piémont lies near Courtelary (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Courtelary.

Which protected sites are near Piémont?

The closest are Le Piémont (1 km), Blanc Crêt (3 km) and La Tuilerie (3 km).