Tour de Gourze, Grandvaux

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6722

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tour de Gourze (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Tour de Gourze.

Location and surroundings

Tour de Gourze is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Grandvaux. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6722. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tour de Gourze?

Tour de Gourze lies near Grandvaux. The coordinates are 46.5100, 6.7397.

How large is Tour de Gourze?

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 Tour de Gourze protected?

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

Which town is Tour de Gourze in?

Tour de Gourze lies near Lavaux-Oron. The town page collects every protected site around Lavaux-Oron.

Which protected sites are near Tour de Gourze?

The closest are Les Auges (0 km), La Barraude (1 km) and Le Crotet (1 km).