Brochatton, Croy

Dry meadow0 haObject number 6692

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Brochatton is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Croy in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6692. 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 Brochatton?

Brochatton lies near Croy in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6903, 6.4818.

How large is Brochatton?

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 Brochatton protected?

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

Which town is Brochatton in?

Brochatton lies near Zug Croy-Romainmôtier (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Croy-Romainmôtier.

Which protected sites are near Brochatton?

The closest are Gottettes (1 km), Romainmôtier (2 km) and Bioute, Etang d'Arnex (2 km).