La Burtignière, Le Brassus

Fen75 haObject number 508

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Burtignière is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. It covers 75 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 508. 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 La Burtignière?

La Burtignière lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5594, 6.1674.

How large is La Burtignière?

The site covers 75 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 La Burtignière protected?

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

Which town is La Burtignière in?

La Burtignière lies near Le Chenit (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near La Burtignière?

The closest are Sagnes de la Burtignière (0 km), Sagnes de la Burtignière (0 km) and Sagne de Pré Rodet (1 km).