Les Esserts, Les Charbonnières

Dry meadow5 haObject number 6362

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Esserts is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Charbonnières. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6362. 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 Esserts?

Les Esserts lies near Les Charbonnières. The coordinates are 46.6650, 6.2822.

How large is Les Esserts?

The site covers 5 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 Esserts protected?

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

Which town is Les Esserts in?

Les Esserts lies near Le Lieu. The town page collects every protected site around Le Lieu.

Which protected sites are near Les Esserts?

The closest are L'Etang (1 km), Les Plainoz (1 km) and La Sagne du Séchey (1 km).