Poutafontana, Grône

Amphibian spawning site50 haObject number VS66

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Poutafontana is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Grône. It covers 50 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VS66. 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 Poutafontana?

Poutafontana lies near Grône. The coordinates are 46.2475, 7.4380.

How large is Poutafontana?

The site covers 50 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 Poutafontana protected?

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

Which town is Poutafontana in?

Poutafontana lies near Saint-Léonard. The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Léonard.

Which protected sites are near Poutafontana?

The closest are Poutafontana (0 km), Pouta Fontana - La Corne (0 km) and Lac Souterrain (1 km).