Cht du Grand Essert, Les Bioux

Dry meadow19 haObject number 6002

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cht du Grand Essert is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Bioux. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6002. 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 Cht du Grand Essert?

Cht du Grand Essert lies near Les Bioux. The coordinates are 46.6111, 6.2881.

How large is Cht du Grand Essert?

The site covers 19 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 Cht du Grand Essert protected?

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

Which town is Cht du Grand Essert in?

Cht du Grand Essert lies near L'Abbaye. The town page collects every protected site around L'Abbaye.

Which protected sites are near Cht du Grand Essert?

The closest are Pièce à Neveu (1 km), Grand Essert du Vent (1 km) and Pièce aux Reymond (1 km).