Bémont/Chez Petoud, Le Brouillet

Raised bog2 haObject number 50

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Bémont/Chez Petoud (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Bémont/Chez Petoud.

Location and surroundings

Bémont/Chez Petoud is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brouillet. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 50. 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 Bémont/Chez Petoud?

Bémont/Chez Petoud lies near Le Brouillet. The coordinates are 46.9614, 6.5438.

How large is Bémont/Chez Petoud?

The site covers 2 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 Bémont/Chez Petoud protected?

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

Which town is Bémont/Chez Petoud in?

Bémont/Chez Petoud lies near Val-de-Travers. The town page collects every protected site around Val-de-Travers.

Which protected sites are near Bémont/Chez Petoud?

The closest are Le Barthélemy (1 km), Le Brouillet (1 km) and Le Bredot (1 km).