Cras des Côtays, Villars-sur-Fontenais

Dry meadow2 haObject number 3134

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cras des Côtays is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-sur-Fontenais. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3134. 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 Cras des Côtays?

Cras des Côtays lies near Villars-sur-Fontenais. The coordinates are 47.3882, 7.0757.

How large is Cras des Côtays?

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 Cras des Côtays protected?

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

Which town is Cras des Côtays in?

Cras des Côtays lies near Porrentruy. The town page collects every protected site around Porrentruy.

Which protected sites are near Cras des Côtays?

The closest are Etang de Villars-sur-Fontenais (0 km), En Vâ Béchat (1 km) and Le Banné (2 km).