Sous la Craie, Chevenez

Dry meadow5 haObject number 3026

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sous la Craie is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Chevenez. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3026. 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 Sous la Craie?

Sous la Craie lies near Chevenez. The coordinates are 47.3961, 6.9717.

How large is Sous la Craie?

The site covers 5 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 Sous la Craie protected?

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

Which town is Sous la Craie in?

Sous la Craie lies near Porrentruy. The town page collects every protected site around Porrentruy.

Which protected sites are near Sous la Craie?

The closest are Grand Bois (1 km), La Ferouse (2 km) and Grand Bois (2 km).