Grands Craux, Rougemont

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6189

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Grands Craux (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Grands Craux.

Location and surroundings

Grands Craux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rougemont in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6189. 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 Grands Craux?

Grands Craux lies near Rougemont in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5189, 7.2122.

How large is Grands Craux?

The site covers 3 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 Grands Craux protected?

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

Which town is Grands Craux in?

Grands Craux lies near Rougemont (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near Grands Craux?

The closest are Les Ecoumaudaux (1 km), Les Rayes (1 km) and Combette (1 km).