La Motte, Les Plans-sur-Bex

Dry meadow16 haObject number 6106

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Motte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Plans-sur-Bex in the canton of VD. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6106. 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 Motte?

La Motte lies near Les Plans-sur-Bex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.2678, 7.1136.

How large is La Motte?

The site covers 16 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 Motte protected?

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

Which town is La Motte in?

La Motte lies near Gryon (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gryon.

Which protected sites are near La Motte?

The closest are Le Botsa (1 km), Grand Muveran (1 km) and Diablerets – Vallon de Nant- Derborence (partie ouest) (1 km).