Le Signal, Cossonay-Ville

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6460

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Signal is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Cossonay-Ville in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6460. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Le Signal?

Le Signal lies near Cossonay-Ville in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6047, 6.5104.

How large is Le Signal?

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 Signal protected?

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

Which town is Le Signal in?

Le Signal lies near Zug Cossonay-Penthalaz (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Cossonay-Penthalaz.

Which protected sites are near Le Signal?

The closest are Les Linardes (2 km), Bois de Vaux (2 km) and Etang du Sépey (2 km).