Vers Vaux, Chancy

Floodplain16 haObject number 218

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vers Vaux is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Chancy in the canton of GE. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 218. 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 Vers Vaux?

Vers Vaux lies near Chancy in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1319, 5.9596.

How large is Vers Vaux?

The site covers 16 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 Vers Vaux protected?

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

Which town is Vers Vaux in?

Vers Vaux lies near Chancy (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Chancy.

Which protected sites are near Vers Vaux?

The closest are Vers Vaux (0 km), Vallon de la Laire (2 km) and Racleret (2 km).