Vers le Maix Rochat, La Châtagne

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vers le Maix Rochat (Fen) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Vers le Maix Rochat.

Location and surroundings

Vers le Maix Rochat is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near La Châtagne. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 511. 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	Le Cerneux-Péquignot
Area	3 ha
Object number	511
Coordinates	46.99639, 6.64648
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Vers le Maix Rochat, La Châtagne Raised bog · 0 km Marais de la Chatagne, La Châtagne Nature reserve · 1 km La Brévine, La Châtagne Mire landscape · 1 km Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge), Le Cerneux-Péquignot Raised bog · 1 km Marais de la Châtagne, La Châtagne Raised bog · 1 km Tourbières du Cachot, Le Cerneux-Péquignot Nature reserve · 1 km Les Chauchets, Le Cerneux-Péquignot Raised bog · 3 km Crêt du Cervelet, La Châtagne Dry meadow · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vers le Maix Rochat?

Vers le Maix Rochat lies near La Châtagne. The coordinates are 46.9964, 6.6465.

How large is Vers le Maix Rochat?

The site covers 3 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 Vers le Maix Rochat protected?

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

Which town is Vers le Maix Rochat in?

Vers le Maix Rochat lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The town page collects every protected site around Le Cerneux-Péquignot.

Which protected sites are near Vers le Maix Rochat?

The closest are Vers le Maix Rochat (0 km), Marais de la Chatagne (1 km) and La Brévine (1 km).

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