Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest, Le Sentier

Raised bog2 haObject number 31

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest.

Location and surroundings

Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Sentier in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 31. 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 Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest?

Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest lies near Le Sentier in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5980, 6.2109.

How large is Derrière la Côte, sud-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 Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest protected?

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

Which town is Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest in?

Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest lies near Le Chenit (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest?

The closest are Tourbière de Derrière la Côte, sud-ouest (0 km), Tourbière de Derrière la Côte, sud-est (1 km) and Derrière la Côte, sud-est (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.