Tourbière de Pra Cornet, La Lécherette

Raised bog1 haObject number 553

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tourbière de Pra Cornet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 553. 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 Tourbière de Pra Cornet?

Tourbière de Pra Cornet lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4072, 7.1353.

How large is Tourbière de Pra Cornet?

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 de Pra Cornet protected?

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

Which town is Tourbière de Pra Cornet in?

Tourbière de Pra Cornet lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near Tourbière de Pra Cornet?

The closest are Tourbière de Pra Cornet (0 km), Corne du Soere (1 km) and Tête du Lévanchy (1 km).