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The Grande Cariçaie by canoe

The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!
The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!. © Pascal Gertschen
The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!
The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!. © Pascal Gertschen
The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!
The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!. © Pascal Gertschen
  • Category
    • Sport & Leisure
    Sport & Leisure
  • Place
    • Estavayer-le-Lac
    Place

Explore the Grande Cariçaie by canoe and discover the wildlife of Lake Neuchâtel in a unique nature reserve.

Paddling quietly, brushing past the reeds and keeping your eyes wide open – that's the essence of this canoe adventure in the heart of the Grande Cariçaie. Accompanied by a biologist, participants glide gently across Lake Neuchâtel, staying within the designated areas of the protected reserve. With a bit of luck, a great crested grebe, a cormorant or a family of red-crested pochards might appear between strokes.

A perfect activity for nature enthusiasts and lovers of peaceful outings where all senses come alive.

Included services
Included services
    • Guided tour by a specialised biologist
    • Canoe provided on request (please specify when booking)
Opening hours
Opening hours
  • From 28 Jun 2026 to 15 Aug 2026
Good to know
Good to know
  • Conditions / supplements
    • Dogs are not permitted to preserve the tranquillity of the reserve.
    • Wildlife observation cannot be guaranteed
    • Route: Estavayer-le-Lac – Autavaux beach – return
    • Appropriate clothing required
    • Binoculars welcome but not essential
  • Meeting place
    • Nouvelle Plage (Alphasurf) in Estavayer-le-Lac
  • Duration
    • 2 hours
  • Time
    • Meeting time: 8:45 am
  • Language
    • Tours in French, except on 11 and 19 July 2026 (in German)
Contact
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