Mont Racine, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane

Dry meadow1 haObject number 2819

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mont Racine is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane in the canton of NE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2819. 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 Mont Racine?

Mont Racine lies near Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0164, 6.8181.

How large is Mont Racine?

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 Mont Racine protected?

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

Which town is Mont Racine in?

Mont Racine lies near Rochefort (NE). The town page collects every protected site around Rochefort.

Which protected sites are near Mont Racine?

The closest are Grande Racine (2 km), Petite Sagneule (2 km) and Rochers Bruns (2 km).