Col des Mosses, Les Mosses
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Col des Mosses is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 554. 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 Col des Mosses?
Col des Mosses lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3972, 7.0998.
How large is Col des Mosses?
The site covers 4 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 Col des Mosses protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Col des Mosses in?
Col des Mosses lies near Ormont-Dessous (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.
Which protected sites are near Col des Mosses?
The closest are Col des Mosses (1 km), Sonna (1 km) and Communs des Mosses, ouest (1 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.