Les Amburnex, Le Brassus

Dry meadow7 haObject number 6027

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Amburnex is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6027. 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 Amburnex?

Les Amburnex lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5410, 6.2227.

How large is Les Amburnex?

The site covers 7 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 Amburnex protected?

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

Which town is Les Amburnex in?

Les Amburnex lies near Saint-George (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-George.

Which protected sites are near Les Amburnex?

The closest are Pré aux Veaux (1 km), Bois du Marchairuz (1 km) and Sèche des Amburnex (1 km).