Bois d'Avault, Bellevue

Fen3 haObject number 1468

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Bois d'Avault (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Bois d'Avault.

Location and surroundings

Bois d'Avault is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bellevue in the canton of GE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1468. 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 Bois d'Avault?

Bois d'Avault lies near Bellevue in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2654, 6.1397.

How large is Bois d'Avault?

The site covers 3 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Bois d'Avault protected?

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

Which town is Bois d'Avault in?

Bois d'Avault lies near Bellevue (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Bellevue.

Which protected sites are near Bois d'Avault?

The closest are Les Gravines (2 km), Bois du Faisan (2 km) and Rive droite du Petit-Lac (GE, VD) (2 km).