Le Marais des Monod, Apples

Mire landscape140 haObject number 296

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Le Marais des Monod (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Le Marais des Monod.

Location and surroundings

Le Marais des Monod is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Apples. It covers 140 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 296. 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 Le Marais des Monod?

Le Marais des Monod lies near Apples. The coordinates are 46.5754, 6.3924.

How large is Le Marais des Monod?

The site covers 140 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Le Marais des Monod protected?

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

Which town is Le Marais des Monod in?

Le Marais des Monod lies near Ballens. The town page collects every protected site around Ballens.

Which protected sites are near Le Marais des Monod?

The closest are Les Monod (0 km), Les Monod (0 km) and Les Monod (1 km).