Col des Mosses, Les Mosses

Fen93 haObject number 1562

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Col des Mosses (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Col des Mosses.

Location and surroundings

Col des Mosses is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. It covers 93 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1562. 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 Col des Mosses?

Col des Mosses lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4031, 7.0980.

How large is Col des Mosses?

The site covers 93 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 Col des Mosses protected?

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

Which town is Col des Mosses in?

Col des Mosses lies near Ormont-Dessous (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.

Which protected sites are near Col des Mosses?

The closest are Col des Mosses (0 km), Communs des Mosses, ouest (1 km) and Sonna (1 km).