Combe du Faoug, La Rippe

Dry meadow7 haObject number 6338

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Combe du Faoug is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near La Rippe. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6338. 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 Combe du Faoug?

Combe du Faoug lies near La Rippe. The coordinates are 46.4046, 6.1068.

How large is Combe du Faoug?

The site covers 7 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 Combe du Faoug protected?

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

Which town is Combe du Faoug in?

Combe du Faoug lies near La Rippe. The town page collects every protected site around La Rippe.

Which protected sites are near Combe du Faoug?

The closest are Potraux (1 km), La Dôle (2 km) and Cht de la Dôle (2 km).