Les Tourbières, Fiaugères

Raised bog3 haObject number 61

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Tourbières is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Fiaugères. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 61. 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 Tourbières?

Les Tourbières lies near Fiaugères. The coordinates are 46.5982, 6.8904.

How large is Les Tourbières?

The site covers 3 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 Tourbières protected?

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

Which town is Les Tourbières in?

Les Tourbières lies near Ursy. The town page collects every protected site around Ursy.

Which protected sites are near Les Tourbières?

The closest are Les Tourbières (0 km), La Mosse d'en Bas (3 km) and Les Grands Marais (3 km).