Col des Etroits, Ste-Croix

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6054

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Col des Etroits is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6054. 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 des Etroits?

Col des Etroits lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8316, 6.4962.

How large is Col des Etroits?

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 Col des Etroits protected?

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

Which town is Col des Etroits in?

Col des Etroits lies near La Côte-aux-Fées (VD). The town page collects every protected site around La Côte-aux-Fées.

Which protected sites are near Col des Etroits?

The closest are Ste-Croix (1 km), Le Cochet (1 km) and Les Envers (2 km).