Marais d'Ensex, Villars-sur-Ollon

Fen13 haObject number 1348

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Marais d'Ensex (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Marais d'Ensex.

Location and surroundings

Marais d'Ensex is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1348. 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 Marais d'Ensex?

Marais d'Ensex lies near Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3295, 7.1259.

How large is Marais d'Ensex?

The site covers 13 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 Marais d'Ensex protected?

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

Which town is Marais d'Ensex in?

Marais d'Ensex lies near Ormont-Dessus (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessus.

Which protected sites are near Marais d'Ensex?

The closest are La Chaux (0 km), Col de la Croix (1 km) and Chaux Ronde (2 km).