Les Mossières, St-Livres

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number VD67

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Mossières is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Livres. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD67. 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 Mossières?

Les Mossières lies near St-Livres. The coordinates are 46.5342, 6.3664.

How large is Les Mossières?

The site covers 2 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 Mossières protected?

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

Which town is Les Mossières in?

Les Mossières lies near Ballens. The town page collects every protected site around Ballens.

Which protected sites are near Les Mossières?

The closest are Marais du Paudex (1 km), Le Paudex (1 km) and Sur Champagne (2 km).