La Gîte, Charrat

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7584

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Gîte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Charrat. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7584. 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 Gîte?

La Gîte lies near Charrat. The coordinates are 46.1275, 7.1497.

How large is La Gîte?

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 Gîte protected?

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

Which town is La Gîte in?

La Gîte lies near Saxon. The town page collects every protected site around Saxon.

Which protected sites are near La Gîte?

The closest are Charrat Vison (1 km), Bras de Quiess (1 km) and Les Clèves (1 km).