The Boittets wetland

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Description

The vegetation of the Boittets peat bog are typical of high altitude bogs wooded with spruce trees. Various species are particular to this habitat.

Alpine Newt (Triturus alpestris): Found from March to June in fish free waters, it lives on land after reproducing.
Stiff Club-Moss (Lycopodium annotinum): This plant favours wooded peat bogs.
Intermediate Wintergreen (Pyrola media): This protected species likes acid soils.
Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata): It is found in peaty meadows and marshes.
Peat Moss (Sphagnum): A moss without roots, it is an essential species for a peat bog.

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Address
Route des Ecoles, 74260, Les Gets
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All year round daily.

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Address
Route des Ecoles, 74260, Les Gets
Opening
All year round daily.