Creux-du-Van, Brot-Dessous

Federal hunting reserveObject number 27

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Creux-du-Van (Federal hunting reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Federal hunting reserve Creux-du-Van.

Location and surroundings

Creux-du-Van is a federal hunting reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Brot-Dessous. In the federal inventory it carries object number 27. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Creux-du-Van?

Creux-du-Van lies near Brot-Dessous. The coordinates are 46.9674, 6.7766.

Federal hunting reserve: what is it?

Federal hunting reserves are refuges for wildlife where hunting is wholly or partly forbidden.

Is Creux-du-Van protected?

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

Which town is Creux-du-Van in?

Creux-du-Van lies near Rochefort. The town page collects every protected site around Rochefort.

Which protected sites are near Creux-du-Van?

The closest are Creux du Van et Gorges de l’Areuse (3 km), Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) (3 km) and Les Grattes de Vent (3 km).