Les Vaux, Arnex-sur-Orbe

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6519

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Vaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Arnex-sur-Orbe in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6519. 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 Vaux?

Les Vaux lies near Arnex-sur-Orbe in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6845, 6.5191.

How large is Les Vaux?

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 Vaux protected?

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

Which town is Les Vaux in?

Les Vaux lies near Arnex-sur-Orbe (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Arnex-sur-Orbe.

Which protected sites are near Les Vaux?

The closest are Jugny (1 km), Les Bordes (1 km) and Bioute, Etang d'Arnex (1 km).