Val Irola, Viano

Dry meadow1 haObject number 9429

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Val Irola is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Viano. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9429. 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 Val Irola?

Val Irola lies near Viano. The coordinates are 46.2526, 10.1522.

How large is Val Irola?

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 Val Irola protected?

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

Which town is Val Irola in?

Val Irola lies near Brusio. The town page collects every protected site around Brusio.

Which protected sites are near Val Irola?

The closest are Pradel (1 km), Braga (1 km) and Irola (1 km).