Pointe de Promenthoux (VD), Gland

Water bird reserve1 192 haObject number 117

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) (Water bird reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Water bird reserve Pointe de Promenthoux (VD).

Location and surroundings

Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) is a water bird reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Gland in the canton of VD. It covers 1 192 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 117. 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 Pointe de Promenthoux (VD)?

Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) lies near Gland in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4040, 6.2824.

How large is Pointe de Promenthoux (VD)?

The site covers 1 192 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 Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) protected?

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

Which town is Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) in?

Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) lies near Gland (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gland.

Which protected sites are near Pointe de Promenthoux (VD)?

The closest are Villas Prangins (0 km), Villa Prangins (1 km) and Promenthouse-Gland, Route Suisse (1 km).