Le Botsa, Les Plans-sur-Bex

Dry meadow21 haObject number 6063

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Botsa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Plans-sur-Bex in the canton of VD. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6063. 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 Le Botsa?

Le Botsa lies near Les Plans-sur-Bex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.2641, 7.1282.

How large is Le Botsa?

The site covers 21 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 Le Botsa protected?

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

Which town is Le Botsa in?

Le Botsa lies near Gryon (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gryon.

Which protected sites are near Le Botsa?

The closest are Grand Muveran (0 km), Les Etroits (1 km) and La Motte (1 km).

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.