Barme, Champéry

Raised bog0 haObject number 357

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Barme (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Barme.

Location and surroundings

Barme is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Champéry in the canton of VS. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 357. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Barme?

Barme lies near Champéry in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1515, 6.8326.

How large is Barme?

The site covers 0 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Barme protected?

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

Which town is Barme in?

Barme lies near Champéry (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Champéry.

Which protected sites are near Barme?

The closest are Col de Bretolet (VS) (2 km), L'Echereuse (3 km) and Champoussin (7 km).