Lac de Champex, Champex-Lac

Fen4 haObject number 1813

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Lac de Champex (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Lac de Champex.

Location and surroundings

Lac de Champex is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Champex-Lac in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1813. 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 Lac de Champex?

Lac de Champex lies near Champex-Lac in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0298, 7.1125.

How large is Lac de Champex?

The site covers 4 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 Lac de Champex protected?

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

Which town is Lac de Champex in?

Lac de Champex lies near Bovernier (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Bovernier.

Which protected sites are near Lac de Champex?

The closest are Lac de Champex (0 km), La Theuse (1 km) and Prassurny (2 km).