La Loune, L'Etivaz

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6198

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Loune is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6198. 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 La Loune?

La Loune lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4232, 7.1793.

How large is La Loune?

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 La Loune protected?

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

Which town is La Loune in?

La Loune lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near La Loune?

The closest are Pierreuse (0 km), Sous Jable (0 km) and La Pierreuse – Gummfluh – Vallée de L’Étivaz (1 km).