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La Grande Cariçaie by canoe!

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

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

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, in areas with free access to the public. To not disturb the fauna and to facilitate its 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
    • Attention : Il est important de souligner que les sorties se déroulent uniquement en français, à l'exception du dimanche 28 juillet 2024, où la sortie se fera exclusivement en allemand.
    • Estavayer-le-Lac Région declines all responsibility in case of accident. Each participant must take out personal insurance.
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