Le Praude, Château-d'Oex

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6176

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Praude is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6176. 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 Praude?

Le Praude lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4891, 7.1360.

How large is Le Praude?

The site covers 4 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 Praude protected?

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

Which town is Le Praude in?

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

Which protected sites are near Le Praude?

The closest are Les Planards (1 km), Le Guenéflin (1 km) and Les Combettes (1 km).