Volota, Le Vaud

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6433

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Volota is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Vaud in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6433. 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 Volota?

Volota lies near Le Vaud in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4657, 6.2469.

How large is Volota?

The site covers 2 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 Volota protected?

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

Which town is Volota in?

Volota lies near Le Vaud (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Vaud.

Which protected sites are near Volota?

The closest are Le Marais de Le Vaud (1 km), Bois de Bioley (1 km) and Venchellez (1 km).