Dru aux Boyards, Gryon

Dry meadow21 haObject number 6088

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Dru aux Boyards (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Dru aux Boyards.

Location and surroundings

Dru aux Boyards is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gryon in the canton of VD. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6088. 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 Dru aux Boyards?

Dru aux Boyards lies near Gryon in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.2923, 7.1624.

How large is Dru aux Boyards?

The site covers 21 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 Dru aux Boyards protected?

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

Which town is Dru aux Boyards in?

Dru aux Boyards lies near Gryon (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gryon.

Which protected sites are near Dru aux Boyards?

The closest are Rhône-Chancy, Aux Ripes (1 km), Rhône-Chancy, Vers Vaux (2 km) and Solalex (2 km).