Petit Jable, L'Etivaz

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6166

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petit Jable is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6166. 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 Petit Jable?

Petit Jable lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4302, 7.1748.

How large is Petit Jable?

The site covers 4 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 Petit Jable protected?

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

Which town is Petit Jable in?

Petit Jable lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near Petit Jable?

The closest are La Pierreuse – Gummfluh – Vallée de L’Étivaz (0 km), La Loune (1 km) and Pâquier Martin (1 km).