Les Afforets, Aigle

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6285

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Afforets is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Aigle in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6285. 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 Les Afforets?

Les Afforets lies near Aigle in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3220, 6.9992.

How large is Les Afforets?

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 Les Afforets protected?

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

Which town is Les Afforets in?

Les Afforets lies near Aigle (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Aigle.

Which protected sites are near Les Afforets?

The closest are Saurin (0 km), Aux Afforêts (1 km) and Ponty (1 km).