Petits Plats, Arzier-Le Muids

Raised bog1 haObject number 39

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petits Plats is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Arzier-Le Muids. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 39. 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 Petits Plats?

Petits Plats lies near Arzier-Le Muids. The coordinates are 46.5359, 6.1595.

How large is Petits Plats?

The site covers 1 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 Petits Plats protected?

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

Which town is Petits Plats in?

Petits Plats lies near Le Chenit. The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.

Which protected sites are near Petits Plats?

The closest are Bois des Cent Toises (0 km), Le Noirmont (1 km) and Bois du Carre (2 km).