Les Alpettes, Semsales

Fen6 haObject number 1402

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Alpettes is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Semsales. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1402. 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 Les Alpettes?

Les Alpettes lies near Semsales. The coordinates are 46.5725, 6.9691.

How large is Les Alpettes?

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 Les Alpettes protected?

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

Which town is Les Alpettes in?

Les Alpettes lies near Vuadens. The town page collects every protected site around Vuadens.

Which protected sites are near Les Alpettes?

The closest are Tourbière des Alpettes (0 km), Niremont, Arête nord (2 km) and Le Niremont (2 km).