Motte, Champvent

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6421

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Motte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Champvent. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6421. 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 Motte?

Motte lies near Champvent. The coordinates are 46.7716, 6.5453.

How large is Motte?

The site covers 2 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 Motte protected?

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

Which town is Motte in?

Motte lies near Ependes. The town page collects every protected site around Ependes.

Which protected sites are near Motte?

The closest are Vy des Buissons, Creux du Lavoir (1 km), Entremur (2 km) and Entremur (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.