Ste-Croix, Ste-Croix

Dry meadow10 haObject number 6099

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ste-Croix (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Ste-Croix.

Location and surroundings

Ste-Croix is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6099. 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 Ste-Croix?

Ste-Croix lies near Ste-Croix in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8269, 6.5063.

How large is Ste-Croix?

The site covers 10 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 Ste-Croix protected?

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

Which town is Ste-Croix in?

Ste-Croix lies near La Côte-aux-Fées (VD). The town page collects every protected site around La Côte-aux-Fées.

Which protected sites are near Ste-Croix?

The closest are Le Cochet (1 km), Col des Etroits (1 km) and Mouille de la Sagne (2 km).