Les Tenasses, St-Légier-La Chiésaz

Raised bog6 haObject number 85

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Tenasses is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Légier-La Chiésaz in the canton of VD. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 85. 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 Tenasses?

Les Tenasses lies near St-Légier-La Chiésaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4902, 6.9200.

How large is Les Tenasses?

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 Tenasses protected?

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

Which town is Les Tenasses in?

Les Tenasses lies near Blonay - Saint-Légier (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Blonay - Saint-Légier.

Which protected sites are near Les Tenasses?

The closest are Les Tenasses (0 km), Lally (2 km) and Veveyse-Vevey, Copet (2 km).