The eye of the peat bog - ENS de l'Ain

  • Bog
Cerin, 01680 Marchamp
Classified as a sensitive natural area, here the water forms an almost perfect circle some 40m in diameter. In the middle of a peat bog rich in rare plants. From a viewpoint overlooking the road, you can observe this intriguing natural phenomenon.
The peat bog is rich in sphagnum mosses, and the water forms a circular basin 40 m in diameter and varying in depth from 2.5 m to 3.2 m, with a constant water level.

The Cerin peat bog is home to a large number of remarkable plant and animal species, including several protected species (Damier de la Sucisse, Bacchante, Azuré des Mouillères and Drosera butterflies).

Please note: it is forbidden to walk in the peat bog. An orientation table and explanations are available at the lookout point.

Observation table on the road to Marchamp/Innimond. Parking available for 1 to 2 vehicles max.

Services

Services

Disabled access
Car park
Animals accepted

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 10 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

The eye of the peat bog - ENS de l'Ain
Cerin, 01680 Marchamp

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In the country
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Village 2 km away

Access

Access
  • At the edge of the D94A, route d'Innimond, viewpoint and orientation table for observing the peat bog.
    Free parking.
Updated on 08 June 2021 at 11:19
by Plaine de l'Ain Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 5553580)
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