Col de Bretolet (VS), Champéry

Water bird reserve448 haObject number 101

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Col de Bretolet (VS) (Water bird reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Water bird reserve Col de Bretolet (VS).

Location and surroundings

Col de Bretolet (VS) is a water bird reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Champéry in the canton of VS. It covers 448 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 101. 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 Col de Bretolet (VS)?

Col de Bretolet (VS) lies near Champéry in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1471, 6.8103.

How large is Col de Bretolet (VS)?

The site covers 448 ha according to the federal inventory.

Water bird reserve: what is it?

Water bird and migratory bird reserves protect stopover sites for migrants and wintering grounds for waterfowl.

Is Col de Bretolet (VS) protected?

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

Which town is Col de Bretolet (VS) in?

Col de Bretolet (VS) lies near Champéry (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Champéry.

Which protected sites are near Col de Bretolet (VS)?

The closest are Barme (2 km), L'Echereuse (3 km) and Champoussin (8 km).