Pâquier Mottier, L'Etivaz

Fen7 haObject number 1582

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pâquier Mottier is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1582. 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 Pâquier Mottier?

Pâquier Mottier lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4042, 7.1888.

How large is Pâquier Mottier?

The site covers 7 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 Pâquier Mottier protected?

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

Which town is Pâquier Mottier in?

Pâquier Mottier lies near Gsteig (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gsteig.

Which protected sites are near Pâquier Mottier?

The closest are La Molaire (1 km), Tête de Clé (2 km) and Le Van (2 km).