Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière, Hauteville

Raised bog1 haObject number 545

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière.

Location and surroundings

Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hauteville. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 545. 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 Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière?

Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière lies near Hauteville. The coordinates are 46.6678, 7.1612.

How large is Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière?

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 Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière protected?

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

Which town is Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière in?

Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière lies near La Roche. The town page collects every protected site around La Roche.

Which protected sites are near Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière?

The closest are Tourbière au Pâquier dessus (0 km), Pré aux Oies (1 km) and Pré Colard (1 km).