Les Sagnes du Sentier, Le Sentier

Raised bog4 haObject number 33

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Sagnes du Sentier is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Sentier in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 33. 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 Sagnes du Sentier?

Les Sagnes du Sentier lies near Le Sentier in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6072, 6.2378.

How large is Les Sagnes du Sentier?

The site covers 4 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 Sagnes du Sentier protected?

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

Which town is Les Sagnes du Sentier in?

Les Sagnes du Sentier lies near Le Chenit (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near Les Sagnes du Sentier?

The closest are Les Sagnes du Sentier (0 km), Chez le Poisson (1 km) and Derrière la Côte, sud-est (1 km).