La Saussa, Rougemont

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6243

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Saussa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rougemont in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6243. 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 Saussa?

La Saussa lies near Rougemont in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4992, 7.2381.

How large is La Saussa?

The site covers 2 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 Saussa protected?

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

Which town is La Saussa in?

La Saussa lies near Rougemont (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near La Saussa?

The closest are Rougemont (1 km), Fürholz (1 km) and Chäle (1 km).