Les Mouilles, L'Auberson

Raised bog2 haObject number 24

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Mouilles is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Auberson. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 24. 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 Mouilles?

Les Mouilles lies near L'Auberson. The coordinates are 46.8273, 6.4707.

How large is Les Mouilles?

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 Les Mouilles protected?

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

Which town is Les Mouilles in?

Les Mouilles lies near La Côte-aux-Fées. The town page collects every protected site around La Côte-aux-Fées.

Which protected sites are near Les Mouilles?

The closest are Les Envers (1 km), Mouille au Sayet (1 km) and Mouille de la Vraconne (1 km).