Gros Mont, Charmey (Gruyère)

Raised bog3 haObject number 113

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Gros Mont (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Gros Mont.

Location and surroundings

Gros Mont is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 113. 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 Gros Mont?

Gros Mont lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5540, 7.2022.

How large is Gros Mont?

The site covers 3 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 Gros Mont protected?

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

Which town is Gros Mont in?

Gros Mont lies near Rougemont (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near Gros Mont?

The closest are Gros Mont (0 km), Brenleire Dessous (1 km) and Petit Croset (1 km).