Pontet, Le Lieu

Fen23 haObject number 500

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pontet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Lieu in the canton of VD. It covers 23 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 500. 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 Pontet?

Pontet lies near Le Lieu in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6364, 6.2585.

How large is Pontet?

The site covers 23 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 Pontet protected?

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

Which town is Pontet in?

Pontet lies near Le Lieu (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Lieu.

Which protected sites are near Pontet?

The closest are La Sagne au sud-ouest du Lieu (0 km), Pontet (1 km) and Orbe-Orbe, Le Chalet (2 km).