La Muraz, Noville

Fen17 haObject number 1378

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Muraz is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Noville in the canton of VD. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1378. 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 Muraz?

La Muraz lies near Noville in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3951, 6.9081.

How large is La Muraz?

The site covers 17 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 Muraz protected?

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

Which town is La Muraz in?

La Muraz lies near Noville (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Noville.

Which protected sites are near La Muraz?

The closest are Les Grangettes (VD,VS) (0 km), Clos Montet (1 km) and Les Saviez (1 km).