Lac de Champex, Champex-Lac
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Lac de Champex is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Champex-Lac in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 87. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lac de Champex?
Lac de Champex lies near Champex-Lac in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0309, 7.1105.
How large is Lac de Champex?
The site covers 1 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 Lac de Champex protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Lac de Champex in?
Lac de Champex lies near Bovernier (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Bovernier.
Which protected sites are near Lac de Champex?
The closest are Lac de Champex (0 km), La Theuse (2 km) and Prassurny (2 km).