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The Grande Cariçaie by canoe!

canoeing on Lake Neuchâtel
canoeing on Lake Neuchâtel. © Pascal Gertschen
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    • Estavayer-le-Lac

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Waves lapping, birds singing in the morning: the Grande Cariçaie can also be visited by paddling.

From Lake Neuchâtel, the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve is revealed in a new light. By sailing with a canoe in company of a biologist, the experiences nature differently. No trees or reeds above his field of vision, he embraces the area, and approaches the banks with delicacy to observe the flight of a Great Cormorant, the nest of a Grebe Huppé or the rhythmic swimming of a family of Red-necked Nets.

This excursion takes place in full respect of the natural reserve's rules, on the paths accessible to the public. To not disturb the birds and to facilitate their observation, dogs are not welcomed.

Please contact us by e-mail: tourisme@estavayerlelac.ch or by phone on +41 (0)26 301 60 30 to make a reservation.

Prices
Prices
  • Individual prices
    Adults, with canoe rental
    • CHF 40.-
  • Children (12-16), with canoe rental
    • CHF 15.-
  • Adults, without canoe rental
    • CHF 15.-
  • Children (12-16), without canoe rental
    • CHF 5.-
  • Children und 12 years old
    • Free
Good to know
Good to know
    • Without any guarantee of wildlife observation
    • Accompaniment by a biologist
    • Departure: 9h00, New Beach (Alphasurf), Estavayer-le-Lac, return to the same place
    • Route: Estavayer-le-Lac – Autavaux beach
    • Clothing adapted for canoeing, approach scope (optional)
    • Maximum 8 canoes
    • Parking: chargeable parking spaces (free of charge during the off-season)
    • Accessible by public transport: yes
    • Accessible by car: yes
    • When booking: whether or not you need a canoe
    • Please note: All tours will be conducted in French only, with the exception of Sunday 28th July 2024, when the tour will be held in German only.
    • Estavayer-le-Lac Région declines all responsibility in case of accident. Each participant must take out personal insurance.
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Events | With binoculars and cameras in hand, the walkers criss-cross the Grande Cariçaie for two hours accompanied by a guide.