La Sauge, Vaulion

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6360

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Sauge is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vaulion. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6360. 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 Sauge?

La Sauge lies near Vaulion. The coordinates are 46.6926, 6.3967.

How large is La Sauge?

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 Sauge protected?

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

Which town is La Sauge in?

La Sauge lies near Vallorbe. The town page collects every protected site around Vallorbe.

Which protected sites are near La Sauge?

The closest are Grands Esserts (1 km), Nidau (2 km) and Gare de Vallorbe (3 km).