La Torneresse à l'Etivaz, L'Etivaz

Floodplain19 haObject number 226

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Torneresse à l'Etivaz (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain La Torneresse à l'Etivaz.

Location and surroundings

La Torneresse à l'Etivaz is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 226. 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 La Torneresse à l'Etivaz?

La Torneresse à l'Etivaz lies near L'Etivaz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4323, 7.1289.

How large is La Torneresse à l'Etivaz?

The site covers 19 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 La Torneresse à l'Etivaz protected?

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

Which town is La Torneresse à l'Etivaz in?

La Torneresse à l'Etivaz lies near Château-d'Oex (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Château-d'Oex.

Which protected sites are near La Torneresse à l'Etivaz?

The closest are Le Boura (1 km), La Mossette (1 km) and Le Chalotet (1 km).