Les Sagnes-Rouges, Noiraigue

Raised bog5 haObject number 14

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Sagnes-Rouges is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Noiraigue. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 14. 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-Rouges?

Les Sagnes-Rouges lies near Noiraigue. The coordinates are 46.9542, 6.7135.

How large is Les Sagnes-Rouges?

The site covers 5 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-Rouges protected?

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

Which town is Les Sagnes-Rouges in?

Les Sagnes-Rouges lies near Les Ponts-de-Martel. The town page collects every protected site around Les Ponts-de-Martel.

Which protected sites are near Les Sagnes-Rouges?

The closest are Creux-du-Van (1 km), Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) (2 km) and Sous le Rondel (2 km).