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 at the restaurant Frogs & Roses Café.
In the form of a fun game, participants set off from Estavayer-le-Lac to discover Switzerland’s largest lakeside marsh and, this year, explore the history of the reserve in particular. Questions, puzzles and riddles add enjoyment to the walk in the great outdoors. The investigators must use their powers of observation, reasoning and memory to solve the challenges at the eight stations. Their efforts are then rewarded with a delicious chocolate fondue and a small gift. In short, the treasure hunt is a delight for both young and old.
Treasure hunt and chocolate fondue (payment at the restaurant)
| Per person (child or adult) – includes the game, the small gift and the chocolate fondue | 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 is self-guided and requires no equipment. It starts at the entrance to the Grande Cariçaie in Estavayer-le-Lac. Along the route, panels with riddles mark the path. Each solved riddle leads to the next panel, gradually guiding players to the delicious treasure.
Opening Hours for the Chocolate Fondue
Monday to Sunday: 3:00–5:00 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: closed
Open every day in December
Start and Finish
Start: Entrance to the Grande Cariçaie in Estavayer-le-Lac
Finish: Frogs & Roses Café
Reservation required in advance by phone: 026 664 01 01
Duration and Route
Estimated duration: about 1 hour 30 minutes
Length: 5.5 km
Route type: partly through the nature reserve and along farm paths
Parking: free at Chemin de la Grande Gouille, near the start and the tennis club
Additional Information
Audience: ideal family activity, suitable for children of all ages, stroller accessible
Game languages: French and German
This excursion takes place in full respect of the nature reserve’s regulations, within areas open to the public. To avoid disturbing wildlife and to facilitate observation, dogs should 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
