Les Fenils, Château-d'Oex

Dry meadow13 haObject number 6116

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Fenils is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6116. 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 Fenils?

Les Fenils lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4880, 7.1088.

How large is Les Fenils?

The site covers 13 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 Fenils protected?

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

Which town is Les Fenils in?

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

Which protected sites are near Les Fenils?

The closest are Le Guenéflin (1 km), Les Chenolettes (1 km) and Le Lity (2 km).