Pré Defour, Cossonay-Ville

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6528

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pré Defour is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Cossonay-Ville in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6528. 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 Defour?

Pré Defour lies near Cossonay-Ville in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6286, 6.5041.

How large is Pré Defour?

The site covers 1 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 Defour protected?

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

Which town is Pré Defour in?

Pré Defour lies near Cossonay (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Cossonay.

Which protected sites are near Pré Defour?

The closest are Chemin d'Aubonne (1 km), Les Linardes (1 km) and Bois de Vaux (2 km).