Vanil Blanc, Albeuve

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1050

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vanil Blanc is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Albeuve in the canton of FR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1050. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vanil Blanc?

Vanil Blanc lies near Albeuve in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5171, 7.0250.

How large is Vanil Blanc?

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 Vanil Blanc protected?

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

Which town is Vanil Blanc in?

Vanil Blanc lies near Haut-Intyamon (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Haut-Intyamon.

Which protected sites are near Vanil Blanc?

The closest are Dent de Lys (1 km), L'Ombriau d'en Bas (1 km) and Cuvigné (1 km).