Les Gravines, Versoix

Floodplain37 haObject number 115

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Gravines is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Versoix in the canton of GE. It covers 37 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 115. 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 Les Gravines?

Les Gravines lies near Versoix in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2797, 6.1442.

How large is Les Gravines?

The site covers 37 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 Les Gravines protected?

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

Which town is Les Gravines in?

Les Gravines lies near Versoix (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Versoix.

Which protected sites are near Les Gravines?

The closest are Bois du Faisan (1 km), Douves (1 km) and Bois d'Avault (2 km).