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Chevroux Port

Vaud  >  Switzerland

At Chevroux you’ll pass through lakeside forest, Grande Cariçaie reedbeds, and a pier that streches into the lake. A total of 225 bird species has been noted.

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Ultimo aggiornamento 3 novembre 2025
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Descrizione

The port of Chevroux cuts right through the largest reed area in Switzerland, the Grande Cariçaie on the eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The geographical layout is similar to that in nearby Gletterens, Estavayer or Yvonand, shaped by four habitat types: riparian forests (1) transition into reeds (2) and then into the lake (3). The fourth habitat is the park-like pier (4), which - as in the other places - features a marina and a bathing beach. Worth mentioning is the somewhat hidden platform that offers a good view of the reeds (including a colony of Cormorano).

The species you can observe here (in total, 225 are recorded) are also comparable to those at the other sites: the forest is home to Cuculo and Rigogolo, from the reeds you’ll hear Basettino, Salciaiola, Tarabusino and Cannareccione, the transition zone provides some space for Piro piro piccolo, and on the water you’ll see various ducks and Svasso maggiore. Sterna comune breed some years and can be observed on the pilings. Codirosso spazzacamino nests on the buildings and Codirosso in the bushes. The pier offers a good spot to watch waders and birds of prey migrating along the lake during the right periods.

There’s not much space for resting birds though; in Chevroux, recreational use dominates. If you can choose, you’ll probably prefer the shores at Gletterens, Estavayer, Yvonand or of course the two great reserves at Yverdon (south) or the Fanel / Chablais de Cudrefin (north). Worth highlighting is the pier, which extends far into the lake and gives a good overview of the area. Especially from October to March there are chances for interesting winter visitors: Svasso collorosso and Smergo minore are reported regularly, the rare Moretta grigia quite often. There is one record each of rarities like Stercorario mezzano, Orco marino and Cigno minore. In November 2021 and 2022, a Zigolo delle nevi was observed.

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Accesso

The port of Chevroux is located on the eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The entire area is wheelchair accessible. It’s best reached by bus from Payerne. Local parking spaces are scarce.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Zona umida , Canneti , Lago , Spiaggia

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno , Migrazione primaverile

Percorso

Sentiero ampio , Strada asfaltata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelle

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

Informazioni aggiuntive

If you’re birding here, you’ll usually find yourself alone among recreational visitors; an early morning visit is recommended.

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