Refontana, Braggio

Dry meadow1 haObject number 8674

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Refontana is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Braggio. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8674. 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 Refontana?

Refontana lies near Braggio. The coordinates are 46.2938, 9.1275.

How large is Refontana?

The site covers 1 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 Refontana protected?

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

Which town is Refontana in?

Refontana lies near Santa Maria in Calanca. The town page collects every protected site around Santa Maria in Calanca.

Which protected sites are near Refontana?

The closest are Mont di Caute (1 km), Miaddi (2 km) and Strec (2 km).