Châtelet, Bouveret

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number VS120

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Châtelet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Bouveret in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VS120. 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 Châtelet?

Châtelet lies near Bouveret in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3785, 6.8568.

How large is Châtelet?

The site covers 2 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 Châtelet protected?

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

Which town is Châtelet in?

Châtelet lies near Port-Valais (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Port-Valais.

Which protected sites are near Châtelet?

The closest are Les Grangettes (2 km), Les Grangettes (VD,VS) (2 km) and Les Grangettes (3 km).