The Vernels peat bog

Les Vernels, 42660 Planfoy
A fragile wetland, the age of this peat bog located at the sources of the Furet is estimated at 6500 years.
The peat thickness is 1.2 m.
It is one of the two peat bogs in Pilat where the cranberry has been noted.
Surrounded by a fir forest, it contains a sphagnum high marsh and a low marsh area.

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All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

The Vernels peat bog
Les Vernels, 42660 Planfoy
Updated on 28 February 2025 at 10:11
by Office de Tourisme du Pilat
(Offer identifier : 98369)
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