Dent de Vaulion, Vaulion

Dry meadow7 haObject number 6330

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dent de Vaulion is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vaulion. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6330. 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 Dent de Vaulion?

Dent de Vaulion lies near Vaulion. The coordinates are 46.6822, 6.3514.

How large is Dent de Vaulion?

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 Dent de Vaulion protected?

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

Which town is Dent de Vaulion in?

Dent de Vaulion lies near Vallorbe. The town page collects every protected site around Vallorbe.

Which protected sites are near Dent de Vaulion?

The closest are Dent de Vaulion (0 km), La_Tornaz (1 km) and Les Maisons Doubles (2 km).