Cerniat - La Valsainte, Charmey (Gruyère)

Floodplain40 haObject number 311

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Cerniat - La Valsainte (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Cerniat - La Valsainte.

Location and surroundings

Cerniat - La Valsainte is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. It covers 40 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 311. 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 Cerniat - La Valsainte?

Cerniat - La Valsainte lies near Charmey (Gruyère) in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6398, 7.1774.

How large is Cerniat - La Valsainte?

The site covers 40 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Cerniat - La Valsainte protected?

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

Which town is Cerniat - La Valsainte in?

Cerniat - La Valsainte lies near Val-de-Charmey (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Val-de-Charmey.

Which protected sites are near Cerniat - La Valsainte?

The closest are La Savoleire (0 km), Saane-Laupen (1 km) and Cerniat (1 km).