Grèves du lac, Cheyres

Fen24 haObject number 1112

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 Cheyres. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1112. 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 Cheyres. The coordinates are 46.8110, 6.7717.

How large is Grèves du lac?

The site covers 24 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 Yvonand. The town page collects every protected site around Yvonand.

Which protected sites are near Grèves du lac?

The closest are Rive sud du lac de Neuchatel (1 km), Les Grèves, Cheyres sud (1 km) and Yvonand jusqu'à Cheyres (FR, VD) (1 km).