Mont de la Maya, Ste-Croix

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6073

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Mont de la Maya (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Mont de la Maya.

Location and surroundings

Mont de la Maya is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6073. 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 Mont de la Maya?

Mont de la Maya lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8446, 6.5197.

How large is Mont de la Maya?

The site covers 4 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 Mont de la Maya protected?

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

Which town is Mont de la Maya in?

Mont de la Maya lies near Bullet (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Bullet.

Which protected sites are near Mont de la Maya?

The closest are Petites Roches (1 km), Le Cochet (1 km) and Noirvaux (1 km).