Les Monod, Apples

Floodplain80 haObject number 211

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Monod is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Apples. It covers 80 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 211. 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 Monod?

Les Monod lies near Apples. The coordinates are 46.5789, 6.3937.

How large is Les Monod?

The site covers 80 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 Les Monod protected?

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

Which town is Les Monod in?

Les Monod lies near Hautemorges. The town page collects every protected site around Hautemorges.

Which protected sites are near Les Monod?

The closest are Les Monod (0 km), Le Marais des Monod (0 km) and Les Monod (1 km).