Natural sites

The Grande Cariçaie

Visit to the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve, south of Lake Neuchâtel
Visit to the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve, south of Lake Neuchâtel. © KevinPiccand.ch
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    • Rive sud du lac de Neuchâtel

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It's the biggest lake marsh of Switzerland. Walks or rides on the roads going trough the nature reserves, will make you discover a wildlife with unsuspected and unlimited resources.

With more than 3000 hectares, the Grande Cariçaie is an exceptional natural set that is famous on an international scale.

It hosts 8 nature reserves mostly accessible by foot or bicycle. The nature-centre of Champ-Pittet (Yverdon-les-Bains) and La Sauge (Cudrefin) are excellent places to discover the flora, the fauna and the preserved landscapes of the reserves.

You'll also make great discoveries by walking or riding on the 40km roads that crosses the reserves with information and observation points.

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Sport & Leisure | Canoe through the Grande Cariçaie, a nature reserve on Lake Neuchâtel. Book now to discover local wildlife in an exceptional landscape.

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Excursions, guided tours, animation | In the heart of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve, the guided tour allows you to discover the flora, the green tree frogs and the ringing toads.

Excursions, guided tours, animation | Waves lapping, birds singing in the morning: the Grande Cariçaie can also be visited by paddling.

Events | In the Grande Cariçaie, some places are known by specialists to be often visited by beavers. Why not follow their trail for a night out in Cheyres?

Excursions, guided tours, animation | From Estavayer-le-Lac, the Grande Cariçaie Nature Reserve can also be visited on two wheels. Fauna, flora and lakeside Village mark out the "discovery" route.

Excursions, guided tours, animation | Cultural and natural heritage come together on a novel discovery of the Grande Cariçaie followed by a visit to the pile-dwelling village of Gletterens.

Events | With binoculars and cameras in hand, the walkers criss-cross the Grande Cariçaie for two hours accompanied by a guide.