Les Grèves (Chevroux), Chevroux

Amphibian spawning site202 haObject number VD290

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Grèves (Chevroux) is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Chevroux in the canton of VD. It covers 202 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD290. 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 Grèves (Chevroux)?

Les Grèves (Chevroux) lies near Chevroux in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8938, 6.9074.

How large is Les Grèves (Chevroux)?

The site covers 202 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 Grèves (Chevroux) protected?

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

Which town is Les Grèves (Chevroux) in?

Les Grèves (Chevroux) lies near Chevroux (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Chevroux.

Which protected sites are near Les Grèves (Chevroux)?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (0 km), Chevroux jusqu'à Portalban (FR, VD) (1 km) and Grèves du lac (1 km).