St-Maurice, Vérossaz

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7617

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

St-Maurice is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vérossaz. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7617. 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 St-Maurice?

St-Maurice lies near Vérossaz. The coordinates are 46.2197, 7.0015.

How large is St-Maurice?

The site covers 1 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 St-Maurice protected?

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

Which town is St-Maurice in?

St-Maurice lies near Massongex. The town page collects every protected site around Massongex.

Which protected sites are near St-Maurice?

The closest are Chiètre (2 km), Grand Marais (2 km) and Le Grand Marais (3 km).