Rière la Givrine, St-Cergue

Raised bog0 haObject number 52

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rière la Givrine is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Cergue in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 52. 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 Rière la Givrine?

Rière la Givrine lies near St-Cergue in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4617, 6.1160.

How large is Rière la Givrine?

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 Rière la Givrine protected?

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

Which town is Rière la Givrine in?

Rière la Givrine lies near Saint-Cergue (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Cergue.

Which protected sites are near Rière la Givrine?

The closest are L'Arzière (2 km), Le Rosset (2 km) and La Trélasse (2 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.