Les Rocs, Les Prés-d'Orvin

Dry meadow20 haObject number 13462

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Rocs is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Prés-d'Orvin. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13462. 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 Rocs?

Les Rocs lies near Les Prés-d'Orvin. The coordinates are 47.1437, 7.1723.

How large is Les Rocs?

The site covers 20 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 Rocs protected?

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

Which town is Les Rocs in?

Les Rocs lies near Douanne-Daucher. The town page collects every protected site around Douanne-Daucher.

Which protected sites are near Les Rocs?

The closest are Crêt sor Neuchâtel (1 km), Les Prés d'Orvin (1 km) and Combe Gaumé (2 km).