Pré de Ballens, Berolle

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6407

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Pré de Ballens (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Pré de Ballens.

Location and surroundings

Pré de Ballens is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Berolle. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6407. 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 Pré de Ballens?

Pré de Ballens lies near Berolle. The coordinates are 46.5788, 6.3226.

How large is Pré de Ballens?

The site covers 3 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 Pré de Ballens protected?

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

Which town is Pré de Ballens in?

Pré de Ballens lies near Ballens. The town page collects every protected site around Ballens.

Which protected sites are near Pré de Ballens?

The closest are Les Râpes (1 km), Roche Perrause (1 km) and Mont Tendre (2 km).