Le Mont, Puidoux

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6527

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Mont is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Puidoux in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6527. 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 Mont?

Le Mont lies near Puidoux in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5095, 6.8084.

How large is Le Mont?

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 Le Mont protected?

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

Which town is Le Mont in?

Le Mont lies near Puidoux (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Puidoux.

Which protected sites are near Le Mont?

The closest are Es Planoz - Es Côtes de Joux (2 km), La Crause (3 km) and Bois Chexbres (3 km).