Tourbière sous les Plans, La Lécherette

Raised bog1 haObject number 569

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tourbière sous les Plans (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Tourbière sous les Plans.

Location and surroundings

Tourbière sous les Plans 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 569. 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 sous les Plans?

Tourbière sous les Plans lies near La Lécherette in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4379, 7.1044.

How large is Tourbière sous les Plans?

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 sous les Plans protected?

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

Which town is Tourbière sous les Plans in?

Tourbière sous les Plans lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near Tourbière sous les Plans?

The closest are Tourbière sous les Plans-Les Tésailles (1 km), Monts Chevreuils (1 km) and Aux Monts Chevreuils (1 km).