Grand Marais, Bex

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number VD6

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grand Marais is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Bex in the canton of VD. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD6. 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 Grand Marais?

Grand Marais lies near Bex in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.2408, 7.0096.

How large is Grand Marais?

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 Grand Marais protected?

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

Which town is Grand Marais in?

Grand Marais lies near Bex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Bex.

Which protected sites are near Grand Marais?

The closest are Le Grand Marais (0 km), Vers le Marais (0 km) and Chiètre (1 km).