Etang de Vigny, Cossonay-Ville

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number VD100

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Etang de Vigny is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Cossonay-Ville in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD100. 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 Vigny?

Etang de Vigny lies near Cossonay-Ville in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6094, 6.4851.

How large is Etang de Vigny?

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 Etang de Vigny protected?

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

Which town is Etang de Vigny in?

Etang de Vigny lies near Cossonay (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Cossonay.

Which protected sites are near Etang de Vigny?

The closest are Etang du Sépey (1 km), Etang du Sépey (1 km) and Le Signal (2 km).