Les Grèves, Cudrefin

Fen66 haObject number 655

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Grèves is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Cudrefin in the canton of VD. It covers 66 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 655. 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 Grèves?

Les Grèves lies near Cudrefin in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.9688, 7.0324.

How large is Les Grèves?

The site covers 66 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 Les Grèves protected?

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

Which town is Les Grèves in?

Les Grèves lies near Cudrefin (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Cudrefin.

Which protected sites are near Les Grèves?

The closest are Les Grèves du Chablais de Cudrefin (0 km), Les Grèves (Cudrefin) (0 km) and Fanel jusqu'à Chablais de Cudrefin, Pointe de Marin (BE,FR,VD,NE) (1 km).