Les Chauchets, Le Cerneux-Péquignot

Raised bog0 haObject number 12

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Chauchets is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12. 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 Les Chauchets?

Les Chauchets lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The coordinates are 47.0190, 6.6551.

How large is Les Chauchets?

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 Les Chauchets protected?

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

Which town is Les Chauchets in?

Les Chauchets lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The town page collects every protected site around Le Cerneux-Péquignot.

Which protected sites are near Les Chauchets?

The closest are Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge) (2 km), Tourbières du Cachot (2 km) and La Brévine (3 km).