Vers le Marais, Bex

Fen3 haObject number 2031

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vers le Marais is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bex in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2031. 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 Vers le Marais?

Vers le Marais lies near Bex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.2413, 7.0095.

How large is Vers le Marais?

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 Marais protected?

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

Which town is Vers le Marais in?

Vers le Marais lies near Bex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Bex.

Which protected sites are near Vers le Marais?

The closest are Le Grand Marais (0 km), Grand Marais (0 km) and Chiètre (1 km).