Plan de l'Etalle, Château-d'Oex

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6163

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Plan de l'Etalle (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Plan de l'Etalle.

Location and surroundings

Plan de l'Etalle is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6163. 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 Plan de l'Etalle?

Plan de l'Etalle lies near Château-d'Oex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4453, 7.1661.

How large is Plan de l'Etalle?

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 Plan de l'Etalle protected?

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

Which town is Plan de l'Etalle in?

Plan de l'Etalle lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near Plan de l'Etalle?

The closest are Pierreuse-Gummfluh (1 km), La Montagnette (2 km) and Petit Jable (2 km).