Le Rosset, St-Cergue

Dry meadow5 haObject number 6352

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Rosset is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Cergue in the canton of VD. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6352. 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 Rosset?

Le Rosset lies near St-Cergue in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4512, 6.1389.

How large is Le Rosset?

The site covers 5 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 Rosset protected?

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

Which town is Le Rosset in?

Le Rosset lies near Saint-Cergue (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Cergue.

Which protected sites are near Le Rosset?

The closest are Rière la Givrine (2 km), La Dôle (3 km) and Le Noirmont (3 km).