Etang de la Scie, Fontaines-sur-Grandson

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number VD140

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Etang de la Scie is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Fontaines-sur-Grandson. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD140. 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 Etang de la Scie?

Etang de la Scie lies near Fontaines-sur-Grandson. The coordinates are 46.8314, 6.6208.

How large is Etang de la Scie?

The site covers 1 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 Etang de la Scie protected?

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

Which town is Etang de la Scie in?

Etang de la Scie lies near Champagne. The town page collects every protected site around Champagne.

Which protected sites are near Etang de la Scie?

The closest are Plantaz-de-Vent (0 km), Les Grassillières (1 km) and Les Vaux (1 km).