Lac de Morgins, Morgins

Fen6 haObject number 2022

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lac de Morgins is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Morgins in the canton of VS. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2022. 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 Morgins?

Lac de Morgins lies near Morgins in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2464, 6.8484.

How large is Lac de Morgins?

The site covers 6 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 Morgins protected?

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

Which town is Lac de Morgins in?

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

Which protected sites are near Lac de Morgins?

The closest are Lac de Morgins (1 km), Les Cadraux (2 km) and Les Troncs (3 km).