Roche Perrause, Montricher

Dry meadow15 haObject number 6315

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Roche Perrause is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Montricher. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6315. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Roche Perrause?

Roche Perrause lies near Montricher. The coordinates are 46.5910, 6.3170.

How large is Roche Perrause?

The site covers 15 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 Roche Perrause protected?

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

Which town is Roche Perrause in?

Roche Perrause lies near L'Abbaye. The town page collects every protected site around L'Abbaye.

Which protected sites are near Roche Perrause?

The closest are Mont Tendre (1 km), Mont Tendre (1 km) and Chalet Neuf du Mont Tendre (1 km).