Les Verraux, Les Avants

Dry meadow28 haObject number 6717

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Verraux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Avants. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6717. 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 Verraux?

Les Verraux lies near Les Avants. The coordinates are 46.4590, 6.9764.

How large is Les Verraux?

The site covers 28 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 Verraux protected?

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

Which town is Les Verraux in?

Les Verraux lies near Montreux. The town page collects every protected site around Montreux.

Which protected sites are near Les Verraux?

The closest are Col de Jaman (1 km), Les Cases (1 km) and Aveneyre (1 km).