Les Vernes, Grandson

Amphibian spawning site25 haObject number VD374

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Vernes is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Grandson in the canton of VD. It covers 25 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD374. 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 Vernes?

Les Vernes lies near Grandson in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.7969, 6.6348.

How large is Les Vernes?

The site covers 25 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 Vernes protected?

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

Which town is Les Vernes in?

Les Vernes lies near Grandson (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Grandson.

Which protected sites are near Les Vernes?

The closest are Les Grèves d'Yverdon - Les Tuileries (0 km), Ile des Vernes (1 km) and Grandson jusqu'à Champ-Pittet (VD) (1 km).