Fontaine de la Combe, Muraz (Collombey)

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number VS477

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fontaine de la Combe is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Muraz (Collombey) in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VS477. 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 Fontaine de la Combe?

Fontaine de la Combe lies near Muraz (Collombey) in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2898, 6.9127.

How large is Fontaine de la Combe?

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 Fontaine de la Combe protected?

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

Which town is Fontaine de la Combe in?

Fontaine de la Combe lies near Collombey-Muraz (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Collombey-Muraz.

Which protected sites are near Fontaine de la Combe?

The closest are Les Rigoles (1 km), Rigoles de Vionnaz (1 km) and Pré Neyroud (3 km).