Communs des Mosses, ouest, Les Mosses

Raised bog2 haObject number 552

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Communs des Mosses, ouest (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Communs des Mosses, ouest.

Location and surroundings

Communs des Mosses, ouest is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 552. 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 Communs des Mosses, ouest?

Communs des Mosses, ouest lies near Les Mosses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4109, 7.1013.

How large is Communs des Mosses, ouest?

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 Communs des Mosses, ouest protected?

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

Which town is Communs des Mosses, ouest in?

Communs des Mosses, ouest lies near Ormont-Dessous (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.

Which protected sites are near Communs des Mosses, ouest?

The closest are L'Arsat (0 km), Communs des Mosses, est (0 km) and Col des Mosses/La Lécherette (0 km).