Les Râpes, Mollens VD

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6312

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Râpes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Mollens VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6312. 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 Râpes?

Les Râpes lies near Mollens VD. The coordinates are 46.5840, 6.3223.

How large is Les Râpes?

The site covers 4 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 Râpes protected?

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

Which town is Les Râpes in?

Les Râpes lies near Ballens. The town page collects every protected site around Ballens.

Which protected sites are near Les Râpes?

The closest are Pré de Ballens (1 km), Roche Perrause (1 km) and Mont Tendre (1 km).