La Crêta, Nax

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7005

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Crêta is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Nax. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7005. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is La Crêta?

La Crêta lies near Nax. The coordinates are 46.2265, 7.4229.

How large is La Crêta?

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 La Crêta protected?

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

Which town is La Crêta in?

La Crêta lies near Saint-Léonard. The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Léonard.

Which protected sites are near La Crêta?

The closest are Pramilon (1 km), Longeborgne (1 km) and Plan des Biolles (1 km).