La Bursine, Le Brassus

Raised bog0 haObject number 35

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Bursine 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 35. 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 La Bursine?

La Bursine lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5717, 6.1820.

How large is La Bursine?

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 La Bursine protected?

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

Which town is La Bursine in?

La Bursine lies near Le Chenit (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near La Bursine?

The closest are Pré Rodet (1 km), Lac de Joux-Le Pont (1 km) and Sagne de Pré Rodet (1 km).