Sonna, Les Mosses

Dry meadow15 haObject number 6111

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sonna is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6111. 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 Sonna?

Sonna lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4075, 7.0901.

How large is Sonna?

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 Sonna protected?

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

Which town is Sonna in?

Sonna lies near Ormont-Dessous (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.

Which protected sites are near Sonna?

The closest are Col des Mosses (1 km), Communs des Mosses, ouest (1 km) and Col des Mosses (1 km).