Pré de Rolle, St-George

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6411

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pré de Rolle is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-George in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6411. 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 Rolle?

Pré de Rolle lies near St-George in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5368, 6.2421.

How large is Pré de Rolle?

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 Rolle protected?

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

Which town is Pré de Rolle in?

Pré de Rolle lies near Saint-George (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-George.

Which protected sites are near Pré de Rolle?

The closest are Crêt des Chêvres (1 km), Bois du Marchairuz (1 km) and Sèche de Gimel (1 km).