Champs Grillet, Athenaz (Avusy)

Amphibian spawning site185 haObject number GE5

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Champs Grillet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Athenaz (Avusy) in the canton of GE. It covers 185 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GE5. 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 Champs Grillet?

Champs Grillet lies near Athenaz (Avusy) in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1447, 6.0241.

How large is Champs Grillet?

The site covers 185 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 Champs Grillet protected?

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

Which town is Champs Grillet in?

Champs Grillet lies near Avusy (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Avusy.

Which protected sites are near Champs Grillet?

The closest are Laconnex (1 km), Gravière de Laconnex (1 km) and Rhône-Verbois (GE) (2 km).