Les Grassillières, Fontaines-sur-Grandson

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6448

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Grassillières is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Fontaines-sur-Grandson. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6448. 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 Grassillières?

Les Grassillières lies near Fontaines-sur-Grandson. The coordinates are 46.8386, 6.6188.

How large is Les Grassillières?

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 Grassillières protected?

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

Which town is Les Grassillières in?

Les Grassillières lies near Champagne. The town page collects every protected site around Champagne.

Which protected sites are near Les Grassillières?

The closest are Plantaz-de-Vent (1 km), Etang de la Scie (1 km) and Les Bessonnes (1 km).