Plaine à Gallay, Arzier-Le Muids

Dry meadow7 haObject number 6335

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Plaine à Gallay is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Arzier-Le Muids. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6335. 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 Plaine à Gallay?

Plaine à Gallay lies near Arzier-Le Muids. The coordinates are 46.4828, 6.1395.

How large is Plaine à Gallay?

The site covers 7 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 Plaine à Gallay protected?

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

Which town is Plaine à Gallay in?

Plaine à Gallay lies near Saint-Cergue. The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Cergue.

Which protected sites are near Plaine à Gallay?

The closest are Marais Rouge (1 km), Le Noirmont (1 km) and Creux du Croue (2 km).