Vers le Maix Rochat, La Châtagne

Raised bog1 haObject number 13

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vers le Maix Rochat (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Vers le Maix Rochat.

Location and surroundings

Vers le Maix Rochat is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Châtagne. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13. 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 Vers le Maix Rochat?

Vers le Maix Rochat lies near La Châtagne. The coordinates are 46.9948, 6.6425.

How large is Vers le Maix Rochat?

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 Vers le Maix Rochat protected?

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

Which town is Vers le Maix Rochat in?

Vers le Maix Rochat lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The town page collects every protected site around Le Cerneux-Péquignot.

Which protected sites are near Vers le Maix Rochat?

The closest are Marais de la Chatagne (0 km), Vers le Maix Rochat (0 km) and Marais de la Châtagne (1 km).