Les Nicolets, Vers-l'Eglise

Fen6 haObject number 1345

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Nicolets is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Vers-l'Eglise in the canton of VD. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1345. 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 Nicolets?

Les Nicolets lies near Vers-l'Eglise in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3530, 7.1230.

How large is Les Nicolets?

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 Nicolets protected?

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

Which town is Les Nicolets in?

Les Nicolets lies near Ormont-Dessus (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessus.

Which protected sites are near Les Nicolets?

The closest are Les Nicolets (0 km), Neirevaux (1 km) and Grande Eau-Aigle (2 km).