Le Château de Ste-Croix, Le Château-de-Ste-Croix

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6451

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Le Château de Ste-Croix (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Le Château de Ste-Croix.

Location and surroundings

Le Château de Ste-Croix is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Château-de-Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6451. 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 Le Château de Ste-Croix?

Le Château de Ste-Croix lies near Le Château-de-Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8180, 6.5379.

How large is Le Château de Ste-Croix?

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 Le Château de Ste-Croix protected?

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

Which town is Le Château de Ste-Croix in?

Le Château de Ste-Croix lies near Orges (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Orges.

Which protected sites are near Le Château de Ste-Croix?

The closest are Les Rapilles (2 km), Le Cochet (3 km) and Mouille de la Sagne (3 km).