Plain de Saigne, Montfaucon
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Plain de Saigne is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Montfaucon in the canton of JU. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Plain de Saigne?
Plain de Saigne lies near Montfaucon in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2833, 7.0957.
How large is Plain de Saigne?
The site covers 0 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 Plain de Saigne protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Plain de Saigne in?
Plain de Saigne lies near Montfaucon (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.
Which protected sites are near Plain de Saigne?
The closest are Plain de Saigne (1 km), Côte d'Oye (1 km) and Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés (1 km).
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.