Les Esserts, Boécourt

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number JU200

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Esserts is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Boécourt. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU200. 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 Esserts?

Les Esserts lies near Boécourt. The coordinates are 47.3456, 7.2215.

How large is Les Esserts?

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 Les Esserts protected?

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

Which town is Les Esserts in?

Les Esserts lies near Courtételle. The town page collects every protected site around Courtételle.

Which protected sites are near Les Esserts?

The closest are Les Longennes (2 km), Pâturage du Droit (2 km) and L'Ordon (2 km).