Grandes Charbonnières, La Lécherette

Fen6 haObject number 1570

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Grandes Charbonnières (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Grandes Charbonnières.

Location and surroundings

Grandes Charbonnières is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1570. 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 Grandes Charbonnières?

Grandes Charbonnières lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4031, 7.0679.

How large is Grandes Charbonnières?

The site covers 6 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 Grandes Charbonnières protected?

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

Which town is Grandes Charbonnières in?

Grandes Charbonnières lies near Ormont-Dessous (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.

Which protected sites are near Grandes Charbonnières?

The closest are Sonna (1 km), L'Ecuale (1 km) and Anteinettes d'en Haut (1 km).