Gros Mont, Charmey (Gruyère)

Fen13 haObject number 1423

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gros Mont is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1423. 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 Mont?

Gros Mont lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5546, 7.2020.

How large is Gros Mont?

The site covers 13 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 Mont protected?

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

Which town is Gros Mont in?

Gros Mont lies near Rougemont (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near Gros Mont?

The closest are Gros Mont (0 km), Brenleire Dessous (1 km) and Petit Croset (1 km).