Les Auges, Villars-sous-Mont

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number FR69

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Auges is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-sous-Mont. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number FR69. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Les Auges?

Les Auges lies near Villars-sous-Mont. The coordinates are 46.5499, 7.0777.

How large is Les Auges?

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 Les Auges protected?

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

Which town is Les Auges in?

Les Auges lies near Gruyères. The town page collects every protected site around Gruyères.

Which protected sites are near Les Auges?

The closest are Les Rontins (0 km), La Léchire (1 km) and Les Cressets (2 km).