Champ de Gryonne, Gryon

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6059

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Champ de Gryonne is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gryon in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6059. 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 Champ de Gryonne?

Champ de Gryonne lies near Gryon in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3055, 7.1359.

How large is Champ de Gryonne?

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 Champ de Gryonne protected?

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

Which town is Champ de Gryonne in?

Champ de Gryonne lies near Gryon (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gryon.

Which protected sites are near Champ de Gryonne?

The closest are Massif des Diablerets (1 km), Dru aux Boyards (2 km) and Orgevaux (2 km).