Marais de Bercher, Burtigny

Fen4 haObject number 1496

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Marais de Bercher is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Burtigny in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1496. 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 de Bercher?

Marais de Bercher lies near Burtigny in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4806, 6.2609.

How large is Marais de Bercher?

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 Marais de Bercher protected?

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

Which town is Marais de Bercher in?

Marais de Bercher lies near Le Vaud (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Vaud.

Which protected sites are near Marais de Bercher?

The closest are Cua Boussan (1 km), Marais des Inversins (1 km) and Le Marais de Le Vaud (2 km).