Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge)

Raised bog11 haObject number 15

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge).

Location and surroundings

Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Brot-Plamboz. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 15. 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 Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge)?

Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) lies near Brot-Plamboz. The coordinates are 46.9753, 6.7155.

How large is Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge)?

The site covers 11 ha according to the federal inventory.

What is a Raised bog?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) protected?

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