Les Chargiaux, Château-d'Oex

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6261

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Chargiaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6261. 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 Chargiaux?

Les Chargiaux lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5019, 7.1476.

How large is Les Chargiaux?

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 Chargiaux protected?

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

Which town is Les Chargiaux in?

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

Which protected sites are near Les Chargiaux?

The closest are Les Combettes (1 km), Sur Pra (1 km) and Derrière Forcle (1 km).