Vieux Châtel, Avry-devant-Pont

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1015

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vieux Châtel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Avry-devant-Pont in the canton of FR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1015. 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 Vieux Châtel?

Vieux Châtel lies near Avry-devant-Pont in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6922, 7.1055.

How large is Vieux Châtel?

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 Vieux Châtel protected?

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

Which town is Vieux Châtel in?

Vieux Châtel lies near Pont-en-Ogoz (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Pont-en-Ogoz.

Which protected sites are near Vieux Châtel?

The closest are Charmont (2 km), Corbières (3 km) and Sur Plan, Les Cases (4 km).