Noirvaux, Buttes

Dry meadow2 haObject number 2760

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Noirvaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Buttes. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2760. 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 Noirvaux?

Noirvaux lies near Buttes. The coordinates are 46.8553, 6.5127.

How large is Noirvaux?

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 Noirvaux protected?

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

Which town is Noirvaux in?

Noirvaux lies near La Côte-aux-Fées. The town page collects every protected site around La Côte-aux-Fées.

Which protected sites are near Noirvaux?

The closest are Mont de la Maya (1 km), Petites Roches (2 km) and Le Cochet (2 km).