La Côte, Estavannens

Dry meadow9 haObject number 1028

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Côte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Estavannens. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1028. 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 La Côte?

La Côte lies near Estavannens. The coordinates are 46.5787, 7.1156.

How large is La Côte?

The site covers 9 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 La Côte protected?

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

Which town is La Côte in?

La Côte lies near Broc. The town page collects every protected site around Broc.

Which protected sites are near La Côte?

The closest are Ciernedon (1 km), Maumochy (2 km) and Le Rosy d'Amont (2 km).