Sur Chaux, Eclépens

Dry meadow0 haObject number 6688

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sur Chaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Eclépens in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6688. 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 Sur Chaux?

Sur Chaux lies near Eclépens in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6595, 6.5535.

How large is Sur Chaux?

The site covers 0 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 Sur Chaux protected?

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

Which town is Sur Chaux in?

Sur Chaux lies near Eclépens (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Eclépens.

Which protected sites are near Sur Chaux?

The closest are Sur Pévraz (0 km), Sur Pévraz (0 km) and Mormont (1 km).