Gare de Vallorbe, Vallorbe

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6367

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gare de Vallorbe is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vallorbe in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6367. 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 Gare de Vallorbe?

Gare de Vallorbe lies near Vallorbe in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.7103, 6.3652.

How large is Gare de Vallorbe?

The site covers 1 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 Gare de Vallorbe protected?

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

Which town is Gare de Vallorbe in?

Gare de Vallorbe lies near Vallorbe (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Vallorbe.

Which protected sites are near Gare de Vallorbe?

The closest are Pralioux Dessous (1 km), Pralioux Dessous (1 km) and Gare de Vallorbe (2 km).