La Molaire, L'Etivaz

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6195

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Molaire is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6195. 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 Molaire?

La Molaire lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3995, 7.1810.

How large is La Molaire?

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 La Molaire protected?

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

Which town is La Molaire in?

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

Which protected sites are near La Molaire?

The closest are Pâquier Mottier (1 km), Tête de Clé (2 km) and Fenêtre d'Arnon (2 km).