La Montagnette, Château-d'Oex

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6177

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Montagnette is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6177. 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 Montagnette?

La Montagnette lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4477, 7.1473.

How large is La Montagnette?

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 Montagnette protected?

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

Which town is La Montagnette in?

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

Which protected sites are near La Montagnette?

The closest are Le Chalotet (1 km), Plan de l'Etalle (2 km) and Le Boura (2 km).