Le Cochet, Ste-Croix

Dry meadow21 haObject number 6093

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Cochet is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6093. 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 Le Cochet?

Le Cochet lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8323, 6.5131.

How large is Le Cochet?

The site covers 21 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 Cochet protected?

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

Which town is Le Cochet in?

Le Cochet lies near Bullet (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Bullet.

Which protected sites are near Le Cochet?

The closest are Ste-Croix (1 km), Col des Etroits (1 km) and Petites Roches (1 km).