Large gatherings of waterbirds

Nov 24, 2024

Canards Colvert - Grands rassemblement d'oiseaux d'eau

©Grégory ROHART

Description - Large gatherings of waterbirds

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

Birds and hiking lovers, discover, for a few hours, the natural reserve of the Grande Cariçaie from an ornithological point of view. Guided through bay of Yvonand, they walk along the shore in search of heartlands where waterbirds gather.

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.

Times and rates

Rates

Price

Adults: 15 CHF
Children (12-16 years old): 5 CHF
Children under 12 years old: Free

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Practical information

Accompaniment by a biologist
Departure: 1st excursion: 9:30 am, Cheyres train station, return to the same place 11:30 am.
Departure 2nd excursion: 1:30 pm, Cheyres train station, return to the same place 3:30 pm
Route: Cheyres through the natural reserve of Yvonand Bay
3km walk without difficulty
Take suitable shoes, camera and binoculars if possible. A telescope will be available to participants for bird watching.
Parking: parking spaces at your disposal
Accessible by public transport: yes
Accessible by car: yes

Estavayer-le-Lac Région declines all responsibility in case of accident. Each participant must take out personal insurance.