La Sagnette/Les Tourbières, Les Verrières

Fen7 haObject number 1471

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Sagnette/Les Tourbières (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen La Sagnette/Les Tourbières.

Location and surroundings

La Sagnette/Les Tourbières is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Verrières. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1471. 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 Sagnette/Les Tourbières?

La Sagnette/Les Tourbières lies near Les Verrières. The coordinates are 46.9058, 6.4997.

How large is La Sagnette/Les Tourbières?

The site covers 7 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 Sagnette/Les Tourbières protected?

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

Which town is La Sagnette/Les Tourbières in?

La Sagnette/Les Tourbières lies near La Côte-aux-Fées. The town page collects every protected site around La Côte-aux-Fées.

Which protected sites are near La Sagnette/Les Tourbières?

The closest are La Sagnette/Les Tourbières (0 km), Les Côtes (2 km) and Les Replans (2 km).