La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay, Le Fuet

Raised bog2 haObject number 1

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay.

Location and surroundings

La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Fuet. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1. 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 La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay?

La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay lies near Le Fuet. The coordinates are 47.2550, 7.1837.

How large is La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay?

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 La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay protected?

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

Which town is La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay in?

La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay lies near Saules. The town page collects every protected site around Saules.

Which protected sites are near La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay?

The closest are La Noz, tourbière de La Sagne (1 km), Bellelay (1 km) and Côte des Sauces (1 km).