"The largest lake reserve in Switzerland and a natural environment with an exceptional variety of life, the Grande Cariçaie is a little piece of heaven for nature lovers and animal watchers. More than 100 bird species nest here. Besides the reed warblers, water rails and great crested grebes, you can watch the purple heron, kingfisher and bearded tit here. Badger trails are abundant here, as are the frogs including the European tree frog, which makes wonderful music in spring. There is no need for a car to explore the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The reserve is ideal for exploring on foot or by bicycle, in combination with the train and boat."
Christophe
Info
The Grande Cariçaie encompasses a group of eight reserves along 40 km (25 miles) of shore.
It is crossed by two nature trails accessible to hikers and bicycles.
Good to know
The nature centres in Champ-Pittet and Yverdon-les-Bains and La Sauge in Cudrefin are excellent starting points to explore the reserve.
Estavayer-le-Lac / Payerne Tourisme
Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville 16
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
T. +41 (0) 26 663 12 37
www.estavayer-payerne.ch
tourisme@estavayer-payerne.ch
Office du Tourisme et du Thermalisme
Avenue de la Gare 2
1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
T. +41 (0) 24 423 61 01
www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch
