Roc à l'Ours, Villars-sur-Ollon

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6733

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Roc à l'Ours (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Roc à l'Ours.

Location and surroundings

Roc à l'Ours is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6733. 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 Roc à l'Ours?

Roc à l'Ours lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3192, 7.0764.

How large is Roc à l'Ours?

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 Roc à l'Ours protected?

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

Which town is Roc à l'Ours in?

Roc à l'Ours lies near Gryon (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gryon.

Which protected sites are near Roc à l'Ours?

The closest are Chaux Ronde (1 km), Les Preises (3 km) and La Chaux (4 km).