Les Gurles, Maules

Mire landscape227 haObject number 33

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Gurles (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Les Gurles.

Location and surroundings

Les Gurles is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Maules. It covers 227 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 33. 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 Les Gurles?

Les Gurles lies near Maules. The coordinates are 46.6522, 7.0051.

How large is Les Gurles?

The site covers 227 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 Les Gurles protected?

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

Which town is Les Gurles in?

Les Gurles lies near Sorens. The town page collects every protected site around Sorens.

Which protected sites are near Les Gurles?

The closest are Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules (0 km), Les Gurles (0 km) and Les Mosses-Rosez (3 km).