Les Avants, Les Avants

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6431

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Avants is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Avants. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6431. 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 Avants?

Les Avants lies near Les Avants. The coordinates are 46.4528, 6.9370.

How large is Les Avants?

The site covers 3 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 Avants protected?

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

Which town is Les Avants in?

Les Avants lies near Montreux. The town page collects every protected site around Montreux.

Which protected sites are near Les Avants?

The closest are Sonloup (1 km), Bois-aux-Anets (1 km) and La Palud (1 km).