Chaux du Lapé, Charmey (Gruyère)

Dry meadow14 haObject number 1152

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chaux du Lapé is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1152. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chaux du Lapé?

Chaux du Lapé lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5692, 7.2338.

How large is Chaux du Lapé?

The site covers 14 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 Chaux du Lapé protected?

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

Which town is Chaux du Lapé in?

Chaux du Lapé lies near Jaun (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Jaun.

Which protected sites are near Chaux du Lapé?

The closest are Hochmatt (1 km), Im Roten Herd (2 km) and Obere Ruedersberg (2 km).