Tourbière des Alpettes, Semsales
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Tourbière des Alpettes is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Semsales. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 126. 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 des Alpettes?
Tourbière des Alpettes lies near Semsales. The coordinates are 46.5705, 6.9688.
How large is Tourbière des Alpettes?
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 des Alpettes protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Tourbière des Alpettes in?
Tourbière des Alpettes lies near Vuadens. The town page collects every protected site around Vuadens.
Which protected sites are near Tourbière des Alpettes?
The closest are Les Alpettes (0 km), Niremont, Arête nord (1 km) and Le Niremont (1 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.