Vacheresse, Estavannens

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1160

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vacheresse is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Estavannens. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1160. 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 Vacheresse?

Vacheresse lies near Estavannens. The coordinates are 46.5584, 7.1316.

How large is Vacheresse?

The site covers 3 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 Vacheresse protected?

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

Which town is Vacheresse in?

Vacheresse lies near Broc. The town page collects every protected site around Broc.

Which protected sites are near Vacheresse?

The closest are Les Râpes Dessus (0 km), Sarine-Fribourg (1 km) and Les Râpes Dessous (1 km).