Volovron, Evolène

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7298

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Volovron is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Evolène in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7298. 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 Volovron?

Volovron lies near Evolène in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1274, 7.4827.

How large is Volovron?

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 Volovron protected?

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

Which town is Volovron in?

Volovron lies near Evolène (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Evolène.

Which protected sites are near Volovron?

The closest are Les Flanmayens (1 km), Les Crouyes (1 km) and Mayens de Cotter (2 km).

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.