Colonie de St-Gervais, La Rippe

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6598

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Colonie de St-Gervais (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Colonie de St-Gervais.

Location and surroundings

Colonie de St-Gervais is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near La Rippe. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6598. 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 Colonie de St-Gervais?

Colonie de St-Gervais lies near La Rippe. The coordinates are 46.3906, 6.1402.

How large is Colonie de St-Gervais?

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 Colonie de St-Gervais protected?

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

Which town is Colonie de St-Gervais in?

Colonie de St-Gervais lies near La Rippe. The town page collects every protected site around La Rippe.

Which protected sites are near Colonie de St-Gervais?

The closest are Bucley (0 km), Le Bucley (0 km) and Le Bucley (0 km).