Les Royes, Le Bémont JU

Raised bog6 haObject number 46

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Royes is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Bémont JU. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 46. 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 Les Royes?

Les Royes lies near Le Bémont JU. The coordinates are 47.2493, 7.0319.

How large is Les Royes?

The site covers 6 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 Royes protected?

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

Which town is Les Royes in?

Les Royes lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Les Royes?

The closest are Les Royes (0 km), Les Royes (0 km) and Les Rouges Terres (1 km).

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.