Sous la Roche, Gimel

Dry meadow9 haObject number 6323

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sous la Roche is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gimel in the canton of VD. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6323. 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 Roche?

Sous la Roche lies near Gimel in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5470, 6.2661.

How large is Sous la Roche?

The site covers 9 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 Roche protected?

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

Which town is Sous la Roche in?

Sous la Roche lies near Saint-George (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-George.

Which protected sites are near Sous la Roche?

The closest are Creux d'Enfer (2 km), Font. Froide (2 km) and Pré de Rolle (2 km).