Sonna, Les Mosses

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sonna is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. It covers 26 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1573. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Ormont-Dessous
Canton	VD
Area	26 ha
Object number	1573
Coordinates	46.39635, 7.08582
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Sonna, Les Mosses Dry meadow · 1 km L'Ecuale, Les Mosses Dry meadow · 1 km Col des Mosses, Les Mosses Raised bog · 1 km L'Abert, Les Mosses Dry meadow · 1 km Col des Mosses, Les Mosses Fen · 1 km Le Larzey, La Comballaz Nature reserve · 2 km Grandes Charbonnières, La Lécherette Fen · 2 km Chaudet, La Comballaz Dry meadow · 2 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sonna?

Sonna lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3963, 7.0858.

How large is Sonna?

The site covers 26 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 Sonna protected?

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

Which town is Sonna in?

Sonna lies near Ormont-Dessous (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.

Which protected sites are near Sonna?

The closest are Sonna (1 km), L'Ecuale (1 km) and Col des Mosses (1 km).

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