Col de la Croix, Villars-sur-Ollon

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6734

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Col de la Croix is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6734. 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 Col de la Croix?

Col de la Croix lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3233, 7.1263.

How large is Col de la Croix?

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 Col de la Croix protected?

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

Which town is Col de la Croix in?

Col de la Croix lies near Ormont-Dessus (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessus.

Which protected sites are near Col de la Croix?

The closest are Marais d'Ensex (1 km), La Chaux (1 km) and Chaux Ronde (2 km).