Sessenais, La Heutte

Amphibian spawning site9 haObject number BE223

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sessenais is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near La Heutte. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE223. 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 Sessenais?

Sessenais lies near La Heutte. The coordinates are 47.1892, 7.2063.

How large is Sessenais?

The site covers 9 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 Sessenais protected?

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

Which town is Sessenais in?

Sessenais lies near Sonceboz-Sombeval. The town page collects every protected site around Sonceboz-Sombeval.

Which protected sites are near Sessenais?

The closest are Le Brahon (1 km), Petit Van (1 km) and Le Brahon (2 km).