Nature sites in Avenches

33 protected areas and stations around Avenches

Kanton VD1 419 ha

Nature sites in Avenches: key facts

33Protected nature sites of Switzerland
8Inventory
1 419ha
Salavaux (VD)Largest site

All 33 nature sites near Avenches

Salavaux (VD)

Water bird reserve 336 ha 3 km

La Grève (Chabrey)

Amphibian spawning site 285 ha 7 km

Les Grèves de Portalban - Cudrefin

Floodplain 246 ha 7 km

Les Grèves, Gletterens-Portalban

Amphibian spawning site 180 ha 8 km

Grèves du lac

Fen 149 ha 7 km

Chevroux jusqu'à Portalban (FR, VD)

Water bird reserve 140 ha 8 km

Chevroux jusqu'à Portalban (FR, VD)

Water bird reserve 30 ha 8 km

Pra-les-Bous

Amphibian spawning site 22 ha 8 km

Embouchure du Chandon

Floodplain 15 ha 3 km

Embouchure de la Broye

Floodplain 12 ha 4 km

Pra-les-Bous

Amphibian spawning site 2 ha 8 km

Overesses

Amphibian spawning site 1 ha 3 km

Maison de Commune

Dry meadow 1 ha 5 km

Overesses

Amphibian spawning site 0 ha 3 km

Au Bey

Nature reserve 2 km

Le Grabou

Nature reserve 3 km

Moillesin

Nature reserve 3 km

Overesses

Nature reserve 3 km

Chenevières de Guévaux

Nature reserve 6 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 6 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 6 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 6 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 6 km

Champ de la Fleur

Nature reserve 6 km

Foitaloup

Nature reserve 7 km

Les Roches Fendues

Nature reserve 7 km

Rive sud du lac de Neuchatel

Ramsar site 7 km

Ruisseau du Lavacon

Nature reserve 7 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 7 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 7 km

Le Canada

Nature reserve 8 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 8 km

Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

UNESCO World Heritage 8 km

Frequently asked questions

How many nature sites are there around Avenches?

Around Avenches, 33 protected sites and measuring stations are listed, covering roughly 1 419 hectares.

What kinds of protected area are near Avenches?

Mainly: Nature reserve, UNESCO World Heritage, Amphibian spawning site.

What is the largest protected site near Avenches?

The largest listed object is Salavaux (VD) (336 ha).

Can these sites near Avenches be entered?

That depends on the individual site. Each page shows the perimeter and the official object sheet; the binding rules are set by the federal government, the canton and the municipality.