Bois des Mouilles, Bernex

Amphibian spawning site46 haObject number GE10

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bois des Mouilles is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Bernex in the canton of GE. It covers 46 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GE10. 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 des Mouilles?

Bois des Mouilles lies near Bernex in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1931, 6.0828.

How large is Bois des Mouilles?

The site covers 46 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 des Mouilles protected?

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

Which town is Bois des Mouilles in?

Bois des Mouilles lies near Bernex (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Bernex.

Which protected sites are near Bois des Mouilles?

The closest are Rhône-Verbois (GE) (2 km), Peney (2 km) and Le Moulin (2 km).