La Vaux, Aubonne

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6524

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Vaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Aubonne in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6524. 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 Vaux?

La Vaux lies near Aubonne in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4859, 6.4029.

How large is La Vaux?

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 Vaux protected?

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

Which town is La Vaux in?

La Vaux lies near Aubonne (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Aubonne.

Which protected sites are near La Vaux?

The closest are Grandes Brachères (1 km), Aubonne-Allaman, Le Coulet (1 km) and La Scie (2 km).