Les Crêtes, Vex

Dry meadow3 haObject number 7155

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Crêtes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vex. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7155. 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 Les Crêtes?

Les Crêtes lies near Vex. The coordinates are 46.2144, 7.3905.

How large is Les Crêtes?

The site covers 3 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 Les Crêtes protected?

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

Which town is Les Crêtes in?

Les Crêtes lies near Vex. The town page collects every protected site around Vex.

Which protected sites are near Les Crêtes?

The closest are Saut du Chien (1 km), Plan des Biolles (2 km) and Longeborgne (2 km).