Côte d'Oye, St-Brais

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number JU5800

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Côte d'Oye is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Brais. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU5800. 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 Côte d'Oye?

Côte d'Oye lies near St-Brais. The coordinates are 47.2889, 7.1045.

How large is Côte d'Oye?

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 Côte d'Oye protected?

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

Which town is Côte d'Oye in?

Côte d'Oye lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Côte d'Oye?

The closest are Plain de Saigne (1 km), Plain de Saigne (1 km) and Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés (2 km).