Noches, Aigle

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6530

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Noches is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Aigle in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6530. 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 Noches?

Noches lies near Aigle in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3050, 6.9705.

How large is Noches?

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 Noches protected?

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

Which town is Noches in?

Noches lies near Aigle (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Aigle.

Which protected sites are near Noches?

The closest are St-Triphon (1 km), Le Lessus (1 km) and Bois de la Glaive (2 km).