Bois du Carre, Le Brassus

Raised bog0 haObject number 38

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bois du Carre is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 38. 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 Bois du Carre?

Bois du Carre lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5512, 6.1520.

How large is Bois du Carre?

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 Bois du Carre protected?

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

Which town is Bois du Carre in?

Bois du Carre lies near Le Chenit (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near Bois du Carre?

The closest are Sagnes de la Burtignière (1 km), Le Noirmont (1 km) and La Burtignière (2 km).

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.