Petites Roches, Les Rasses

Dry meadow5 haObject number 6077

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petites Roches is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Rasses in the canton of VD. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6077. 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 Petites Roches?

Petites Roches lies near Les Rasses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8414, 6.5247.

How large is Petites Roches?

The site covers 5 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 Roches protected?

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

Which town is Petites Roches in?

Petites Roches lies near Bullet (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Bullet.

Which protected sites are near Petites Roches?

The closest are Mont de la Maya (1 km), Crêt des Gouilles (1 km) and Le Cochet (1 km).