Bois de Chaux, Courtételle

Amphibian spawning site8 haObject number JU1002

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Bois de Chaux (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Bois de Chaux.

Location and surroundings

Bois de Chaux is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Courtételle in the canton of JU. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU1002. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bois de Chaux?

Bois de Chaux lies near Courtételle in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.3484, 7.3106.

How large is Bois de Chaux?

The site covers 8 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Bois de Chaux protected?

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

Which town is Bois de Chaux in?

Bois de Chaux lies near Courtételle (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Courtételle.

Which protected sites are near Bois de Chaux?

The closest are Grands Prés (2 km), Birs-Münchenstein, Hofmatt (4 km) and Le Tayment (4 km).