Grand Essert du Vent, Les Bioux

Dry meadow6 haObject number 6346

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grand Essert du Vent is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Bioux. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6346. 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 Grand Essert du Vent?

Grand Essert du Vent lies near Les Bioux. The coordinates are 46.6037, 6.2903.

How large is Grand Essert du Vent?

The site covers 6 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 Grand Essert du Vent protected?

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

Which town is Grand Essert du Vent in?

Grand Essert du Vent lies near L'Abbaye. The town page collects every protected site around L'Abbaye.

Which protected sites are near Grand Essert du Vent?

The closest are Cht du Grand Essert (1 km), Pièce aux Reymond (1 km) and Pièce à Neveu (1 km).