Combe du Luissel, Leysin

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6074

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Combe du Luissel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Leysin in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6074. 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 Combe du Luissel?

Combe du Luissel lies near Leysin in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3552, 7.0035.

How large is Combe du Luissel?

The site covers 4 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 Luissel protected?

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

Which town is Combe du Luissel in?

Combe du Luissel lies near Leysin (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Leysin.

Which protected sites are near Combe du Luissel?

The closest are Joux d'Aï (1 km), Mayen (2 km) and La Boule de Gomme (2 km).