Tête du Lévanchy, L'Etivaz

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6199

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tête du Lévanchy is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6199. 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 Tête du Lévanchy?

Tête du Lévanchy lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3967, 7.1384.

How large is Tête du Lévanchy?

The site covers 3 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 Tête du Lévanchy protected?

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

Which town is Tête du Lévanchy in?

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

Which protected sites are near Tête du Lévanchy?

The closest are Tourbière de Pra Cornet (1 km), Tourbière de Pra Cornet (1 km) and Fonds de l'Hongrin (2 km).