Pontet, Le Solliat

Raised bog0 haObject number 29

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pontet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Solliat in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 29. 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 Pontet?

Pontet lies near Le Solliat in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6278, 6.2474.

How large is Pontet?

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 Pontet protected?

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

Which town is Pontet in?

Pontet lies near Le Lieu (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Lieu.

Which protected sites are near Pontet?

The closest are Pontet (1 km), La Sagne au sud-ouest du Lieu (2 km) and Chez le Poisson (2 km).