Lac de Mont d'Orge, Sion

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number VS269

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Lac de Mont d'Orge (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Lac de Mont d'Orge.

Location and surroundings

Lac de Mont d'Orge is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Sion in the canton of VS. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VS269. 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 Lac de Mont d'Orge?

Lac de Mont d'Orge lies near Sion in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2331, 7.3366.

How large is Lac de Mont d'Orge?

The site covers 5 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 Lac de Mont d'Orge protected?

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

Which town is Lac de Mont d'Orge in?

Lac de Mont d'Orge lies near Sion (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Sion.

Which protected sites are near Lac de Mont d'Orge?

The closest are Mont d'Orge (0 km), Mont d’Orge (1 km) and Montorge (1 km).