Grèves du lac, Chevroux

Fen21 haObject number 649

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Grèves du lac (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Grèves du lac.

Location and surroundings

Grèves du lac is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Chevroux in the canton of VD. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 649. 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 Grèves du lac?

Grèves du lac lies near Chevroux in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8879, 6.8925.

How large is Grèves du lac?

The site covers 21 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Grèves du lac protected?

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

Which town is Grèves du lac in?

Grèves du lac lies near Chevroux (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Chevroux.

Which protected sites are near Grèves du lac?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (0 km), Grande Cariçaie (1 km) and Les Grèves (Chevroux) (1 km).