La Mossette, La Lécherette

Fen9 haObject number 1567

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Mossette is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1567. 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 Mossette?

La Mossette lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4211, 7.1216.

How large is La Mossette?

The site covers 9 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 Mossette protected?

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

Which town is La Mossette in?

La Mossette lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near La Mossette?

The closest are Communs des Mosses, est de la route (1 km), Gobalettaz (1 km) and Corne du Soere (1 km).