Aux Pilles, Collex

Dry meadow1 haObject number 941

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Aux Pilles is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Collex in the canton of GE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 941. 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 Aux Pilles?

Aux Pilles lies near Collex in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2678, 6.1141.

How large is Aux Pilles?

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 Aux Pilles protected?

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

Which town is Aux Pilles in?

Aux Pilles lies near Collex-Bossy (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Collex-Bossy.

Which protected sites are near Aux Pilles?

The closest are Bois d'Avault (2 km), Bois Prodom (2 km) and Les Gravines (3 km).