La Perrause, L'Orient

Dry meadow13 haObject number 6014

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Perrause is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Orient. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6014. 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 Perrause?

La Perrause lies near L'Orient. The coordinates are 46.5786, 6.2634.

How large is La Perrause?

The site covers 13 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 Perrause protected?

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

Which town is La Perrause in?

La Perrause lies near Le Chenit. The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near La Perrause?

The closest are Pré de Denens (1 km), Vallée de Joux et Haut-Jura vaudois (1 km) and Grands Crosets Dessous (1 km).