Corcelettes, Grandson

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number VD142

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Corcelettes is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Grandson in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD142. 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 Corcelettes?

Corcelettes lies near Grandson in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8213, 6.6763.

How large is Corcelettes?

The site covers 4 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 Corcelettes protected?

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

Which town is Corcelettes in?

Corcelettes lies near Grandson (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Grandson.

Which protected sites are near Corcelettes?

The closest are Les Grèves de Grandson - Bonvillars - Onnens (0 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km) and Les Grèves (2 km).