Saut du Chien, Vex

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7153

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Saut du Chien (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Saut du Chien.

Location and surroundings

Saut du Chien is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vex. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7153. 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 Saut du Chien?

Saut du Chien lies near Vex. The coordinates are 46.2202, 7.4057.

How large is Saut du Chien?

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 Saut du Chien protected?

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

Which town is Saut du Chien in?

Saut du Chien lies near Vex. The town page collects every protected site around Vex.

Which protected sites are near Saut du Chien?

The closest are Longeborgne (1 km), Plan des Biolles (1 km) and Les Crêtes (1 km).