Valdez, Ardez

Dry meadow4 haObject number 9781

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Valdez is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ardez in the canton of GR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9781. 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 Valdez?

Valdez lies near Ardez in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7768, 10.1815.

How large is Valdez?

The site covers 4 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 Valdez protected?

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

Which town is Valdez in?

Valdez lies near Zug Guarda (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Guarda.

Which protected sites are near Valdez?

The closest are Teas (1 km), Muraraida (1 km) and Flanoua (1 km).