Gros Brasset, Noville

Fen48 haObject number 1382

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gros Brasset is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Noville in the canton of VD. It covers 48 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1382. 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 Gros Brasset?

Gros Brasset lies near Noville in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3933, 6.8869.

How large is Gros Brasset?

The site covers 48 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 Gros Brasset protected?

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

Which town is Gros Brasset in?

Gros Brasset lies near Noville (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Noville.

Which protected sites are near Gros Brasset?

The closest are Les Grangettes (1 km), Les Grangettes (1 km) and Les Grangettes (1 km).