La Touvière, Avully

Floodplain8 haObject number 428

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Touvière is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Avully in the canton of GE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 428. 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 Touvière?

La Touvière lies near Avully in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1732, 5.9898.

How large is La Touvière?

The site covers 8 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 Touvière protected?

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

Which town is La Touvière in?

La Touvière lies near Avully (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Avully.

Which protected sites are near La Touvière?

The closest are Courtille (1 km), Le Martinet (1 km) and Plattières (2 km).