Le Sasselet, Mont-la-Ville

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6446

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Sasselet is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Mont-la-Ville. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6446. 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 Sasselet?

Le Sasselet lies near Mont-la-Ville. The coordinates are 46.6581, 6.3842.

How large is Le Sasselet?

The site covers 2 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 Sasselet protected?

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

Which town is Le Sasselet in?

Le Sasselet lies near Vallorbe. The town page collects every protected site around Vallorbe.

Which protected sites are near Le Sasselet?

The closest are Pré Magnin (1 km), Vernant (1 km) and Les Maisons Doubles (2 km).