Les Auges, Riex

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6425

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Auges is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Riex. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6425. 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 Les Auges?

Les Auges lies near Riex. The coordinates are 46.5061, 6.7398.

How large is Les Auges?

The site covers 2 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 Auges protected?

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

Which town is Les Auges in?

Les Auges lies near Lavaux-Oron. The town page collects every protected site around Lavaux-Oron.

Which protected sites are near Les Auges?

The closest are Tour de Gourze (0 km), Le Crotet (1 km) and Le Lanciau (1 km).