La Roujarde, Penthaz

Floodplain19 haObject number 121

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Roujarde (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain La Roujarde.

Location and surroundings

La Roujarde is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Penthaz. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 121. 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 La Roujarde?

La Roujarde lies near Penthaz. The coordinates are 46.5930, 6.5302.

How large is La Roujarde?

The site covers 19 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is La Roujarde protected?

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

Which town is La Roujarde in?

La Roujarde lies near Zug Cossonay-Penthalaz. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Cossonay-Penthalaz.

Which protected sites are near La Roujarde?

The closest are Les Eterpis (1 km), Le Signal (2 km) and Vimont (3 km).