Villette, Le Châble VS

Fen4 haObject number 1820

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Villette is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Châble VS in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1820. 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 Villette?

Villette lies near Le Châble VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0820, 7.2194.

How large is Villette?

The site covers 4 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 Villette protected?

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

Which town is Villette in?

Villette lies near Sembrancher (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Sembrancher.

Which protected sites are near Villette?

The closest are Villette (1 km), Les Condémines - Bagnes (1 km) and Chevillard (2 km).