Le Suchet, Rances

Dry meadow5 haObject number 6329

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Suchet is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rances. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6329. 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 Suchet?

Le Suchet lies near Rances. The coordinates are 46.7724, 6.4676.

How large is Le Suchet?

The site covers 5 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 Suchet protected?

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

Which town is Le Suchet in?

Le Suchet lies near Ballaigues. The town page collects every protected site around Ballaigues.

Which protected sites are near Le Suchet?

The closest are L'Aiguillon (2 km), Marais de Rances (3 km) and La Tiole (4 km).

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.