Le Van, L'Etivaz

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6175

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Van is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6175. 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 Van?

Le Van lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4194, 7.1878.

How large is Le Van?

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 Van protected?

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

Which town is Le Van in?

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

Which protected sites are near Le Van?

The closest are Sous Jable (1 km), La Laissy (1 km) and La Loune (1 km).