Les Râpes Dessus, Estavannens

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1158

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Râpes Dessus is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Estavannens. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1158. 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 Râpes Dessus?

Les Râpes Dessus lies near Estavannens. The coordinates are 46.5609, 7.1284.

How large is Les Râpes Dessus?

The site covers 3 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 Dessus protected?

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

Which town is Les Râpes Dessus in?

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

Which protected sites are near Les Râpes Dessus?

The closest are Vacheresse (0 km), Le Rosy d'Avau (0 km) and Le Rosy d'Amont (1 km).