Les Echelettes, La Léchère, Chamblon

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number VD362

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Echelettes, La Léchère is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Chamblon. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD362. 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 Les Echelettes, La Léchère?

Les Echelettes, La Léchère lies near Chamblon. The coordinates are 46.7747, 6.5926.

How large is Les Echelettes, La Léchère?

The site covers 1 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 Echelettes, La Léchère protected?

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

Which town is Les Echelettes, La Léchère in?

Les Echelettes, La Léchère lies near Montagny-près-Yverdon. The town page collects every protected site around Montagny-près-Yverdon.

Which protected sites are near Les Echelettes, La Léchère?

The closest are Corbey (1 km), Chamblon (1 km) and Sur la Roche (3 km).