Grands Esserts, Vaulion

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6406

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grands Esserts is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vaulion. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6406. 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 Esserts?

Grands Esserts lies near Vaulion. The coordinates are 46.6951, 6.4014.

How large is Grands Esserts?

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 Grands Esserts protected?

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

Which town is Grands Esserts in?

Grands Esserts lies near Vallorbe. The town page collects every protected site around Vallorbe.

Which protected sites are near Grands Esserts?

The closest are La Sauge (1 km), Nidau (2 km) and Gare de Vallorbe (3 km).

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.