Lac Noir, Haute-Nendaz

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number VS273

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lac Noir is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Haute-Nendaz in the canton of VS. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VS273. 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 Noir?

Lac Noir lies near Haute-Nendaz in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1596, 7.2834.

How large is Lac Noir?

The site covers 3 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 Noir protected?

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

Which town is Lac Noir in?

Lac Noir lies near Nendaz (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Nendaz.

Which protected sites are near Lac Noir?

The closest are Champroux (2 km), Bulle (3 km) and Isérables (3 km).