Sèche de Gimel, Le Brassus

Raised bog0 haObject number 701

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sèche de Gimel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 701. 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 Sèche de Gimel?

Sèche de Gimel lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5466, 6.2300.

How large is Sèche de Gimel?

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 Sèche de Gimel protected?

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

Which town is Sèche de Gimel in?

Sèche de Gimel lies near Saint-George (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-George.

Which protected sites are near Sèche de Gimel?

The closest are Sèche de Gimel (0 km), Sèche des Amburnex (1 km) and Bois du Marchairuz (1 km).