Le Chalotet, Château-d'Oex

Dry meadow8 haObject number 6132

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Chalotet is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6132. 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 Chalotet?

Le Chalotet lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4452, 7.1292.

How large is Le Chalotet?

The site covers 8 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 Chalotet protected?

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

Which town is Le Chalotet in?

Le Chalotet lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near Le Chalotet?

The closest are Le Boura (1 km), La Montagnette (1 km) and La Torneresse à l'Etivaz (1 km).