With family or friends, the treasure hunt is an original activity that takes adventurers through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve. The last answer gives access to the treasure, which is a delicious chocolate fondue served in the Frogs & Roses Café.
In the form of a fun game, participants discover, from Chevroux, the largest lake marsh in Switzerland and all the related themes. Questions and riddles enhance the nature walk. Investigators must demonstrate observation, reflection and memory to successfully resolve the questions of the nine posts. Their efforts are rewarded with a delicious chocolate fondue and a small gift. In short, the treasure hunt is a pleasure for young and old.
Treasure hunt and chocolate fondue
| Per person (kid or adult) | 13.- CHF |
Reservation
Frogs & Roses Café, Rue de la Gare 19, 1470, Estavayer-le-Lac
Rue de la Gare 19
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
The game can be played independently, without the need for any equipment. It starts at the entrance to the Grande Cariçaie in Estavayer-le-Lac. Along the way, there are panels with riddles. Each riddle solved gives access to the next panel, gradually leading to the gourmet treasure, located at the Frogs & Roses Café. The route is available in downloadable files. You need to give advance notice of your visit and make a reservation by telephone with the restaurant on 026 664 01 01 in order to taste the gourmet treasure at the end of the tour.
Price: CHF 13 per person, payable in the restaurant. The price includes the game, a small gift and a chocolate fondue.
Start: Entrance to the Grande Cariçaie
Arrival: Frogs & Roses Café
Estimated time: 1h30
Length of route: 5.5km
Part of the route takes you through the nature reserve and along reclaimed paths
Free parking at Chemin de la Grande Gouille, near the start and the tennis club
This excursion takes place in absolute compliance with the rules of the nature reserve, in areas that are free to the public. To avoid disturbing the wildlife and make it easier to observe, dogs must be left at home.
Dates and timetable
From 29 Nov 2025 to 19 Apr 2026
Estavayer-le-Lac Région
Place des Bastians 1
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
+41 26 301 60 30
