Mont Dessous, Rossinière

Dry meadow12 haObject number 6120

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mont Dessous is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rossinière. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6120. 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 Mont Dessous?

Mont Dessous lies near Rossinière. The coordinates are 46.4775, 7.0959.

How large is Mont Dessous?

The site covers 12 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 Mont Dessous protected?

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

Which town is Mont Dessous in?

Mont Dessous lies near Haut-Intyamon. The town page collects every protected site around Haut-Intyamon.

Which protected sites are near Mont Dessous?

The closest are Les Fenils (1 km), Les Planards (1 km) and Pâquier Burnier (1 km).