Petit Sauvage, Vaulruz

Raised bog2 haObject number 570

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petit Sauvage is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Vaulruz in the canton of FR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 570. 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 Petit Sauvage?

Petit Sauvage lies near Vaulruz in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6084, 6.9645.

How large is Petit Sauvage?

The site covers 2 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 Petit Sauvage protected?

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

Which town is Petit Sauvage in?

Petit Sauvage lies near Vaulruz (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Vaulruz.

Which protected sites are near Petit Sauvage?

The closest are Pra-Maillet (1 km), Les Mosses de Sâles (2 km) and Les Mosses-Rosez (2 km).