Les Chaux, Le Sépey

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6064

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Chaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Sépey. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6064. 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 Chaux?

Les Chaux lies near Le Sépey. The coordinates are 46.3905, 7.0352.

How large is Les Chaux?

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 Chaux protected?

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

Which town is Les Chaux in?

Les Chaux lies near Ormont-Dessous. The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.

Which protected sites are near Les Chaux?

The closest are Tour d’Aï – Dent de Corjon (2 km), Tour d'Aï - Tour de Famelon (2 km) and Plan Clocher (3 km).