Vall'Ambròsa, Olivone

Raised bog10 haObject number 212

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vall'Ambròsa (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Vall'Ambròsa.

Location and surroundings

Vall'Ambròsa is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 212. 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 Vall'Ambròsa?

Vall'Ambròsa lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5186, 8.8886.

How large is Vall'Ambròsa?

The site covers 10 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 Vall'Ambròsa protected?

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

Which town is Vall'Ambròsa in?

Vall'Ambròsa lies near Blenio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Vall'Ambròsa?

The closest are Vall'Ambròsa Est (0 km), Vall'Ambròsa Ovest (1 km) and Campra di Qua (1 km).