Petites Chaumilles, L'Orient

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6015

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petites Chaumilles is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Orient. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6015. 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 Petites Chaumilles?

Petites Chaumilles lies near L'Orient. The coordinates are 46.5796, 6.2352.

How large is Petites Chaumilles?

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 Petites Chaumilles protected?

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

Which town is Petites Chaumilles in?

Petites Chaumilles lies near Le Chenit. The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near Petites Chaumilles?

The closest are Les Mollards-des-Aubert (1 km), La Perrause (1 km) and La Sagne du Campe (2 km).