Vallon de la Laire, Chancy

Floodplain27 haObject number 112

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vallon de la Laire (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Vallon de la Laire.

Location and surroundings

Vallon de la Laire is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Chancy in the canton of GE. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 112. 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 Vallon de la Laire?

Vallon de la Laire lies near Chancy in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1435, 5.9732.

How large is Vallon de la Laire?

The site covers 27 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 Vallon de la Laire protected?

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

Which town is Vallon de la Laire in?

Vallon de la Laire lies near Chancy (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Chancy.

Which protected sites are near Vallon de la Laire?

The closest are Raclerets (0 km), Racleret (1 km) and La Coulouvrière (1 km).