La Chaux, Villars-sur-Ollon

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6072

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Chaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6072. 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 La Chaux?

La Chaux lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3290, 7.1204.

How large is La Chaux?

The site covers 4 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 La Chaux protected?

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

Which town is La Chaux in?

La Chaux lies near Ormont-Dessus (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessus.

Which protected sites are near La Chaux?

The closest are Marais d'Ensex (0 km), Col de la Croix (1 km) and Chaux Ronde (1 km).