Marche de Retaud, Les Diablerets

Dry meadow5 haObject number 6084

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Marche de Retaud (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Marche de Retaud.

Location and surroundings

Marche de Retaud is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Diablerets in the canton of VD. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6084. 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 Marche de Retaud?

Marche de Retaud lies near Les Diablerets in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3626, 7.1985.

How large is Marche de Retaud?

The site covers 5 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 Marche de Retaud protected?

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

Which town is Marche de Retaud in?

Marche de Retaud lies near Ormont-Dessus (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessus.

Which protected sites are near Marche de Retaud?

The closest are Retaud (1 km), Le Vey (2 km) and Gridi (2 km).

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.