Bois de Vaux, Penthalaz

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number VD124

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bois de Vaux is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Penthalaz in the canton of VD. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD124. 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 Vaux?

Bois de Vaux lies near Penthalaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6214, 6.5228.

How large is Bois de Vaux?

The site covers 13 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 Vaux protected?

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

Which town is Bois de Vaux in?

Bois de Vaux lies near Penthalaz (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Penthalaz.

Which protected sites are near Bois de Vaux?

The closest are Bois de Vaux (0 km), Les Linardes (1 km) and Venoge, Moulin de Lussery (1 km).