L'Echereuse, Champéry

Fen28 haObject number 3734

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of L'Echereuse (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen L'Echereuse.

Location and surroundings

L'Echereuse is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Champéry in the canton of VS. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3734. 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 L'Echereuse?

L'Echereuse lies near Champéry in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1742, 6.8216.

How large is L'Echereuse?

The site covers 28 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 L'Echereuse protected?

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

Which town is L'Echereuse in?

L'Echereuse lies near Champéry (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Champéry.

Which protected sites are near L'Echereuse?

The closest are Col de Bretolet (VS) (3 km), Barme (3 km) and Bochasse (5 km).