Les Melottes, Russin

Dry meadow1 haObject number 964

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Melottes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Russin in the canton of GE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 964. 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 Melottes?

Les Melottes lies near Russin in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1823, 6.0109.

How large is Les Melottes?

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 Melottes protected?

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

Which town is Les Melottes in?

Les Melottes lies near Russin (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Russin.

Which protected sites are near Les Melottes?

The closest are Teppes de Verbois (0 km), La Forge (1 km) and Moulin de Vert (1 km).