Petit Croset, Charmey (Gruyère)

Dry meadow5 haObject number 1033

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petit Croset is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1033. 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 Petit Croset?

Petit Croset lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5463, 7.1900.

How large is Petit Croset?

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 Petit Croset protected?

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

Which town is Petit Croset in?

Petit Croset lies near Rougemont (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near Petit Croset?

The closest are Vanil Noir FR (0 km), Brenleire Dessous (1 km) and Gros Mont (1 km).