Venettes, Villarvolard

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1021

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Venettes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villarvolard. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1021. 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 Venettes?

Venettes lies near Villarvolard. The coordinates are 46.6387, 7.1155.

How large is Venettes?

The site covers 2 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 Venettes protected?

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

Which town is Venettes in?

Venettes lies near Corbières. The town page collects every protected site around Corbières.

Which protected sites are near Venettes?

The closest are La Guille (2 km), Les Esserts Uldry (2 km) and La Tourbière d'Echarlens (3 km).