Nature and animals for children in Bex

Want a pool outing that pleases both the little splasher and the swimmers in the family? In Villars-sur-Ollon, the pool at the Centre des Sports welcomes you with its large 25-meter indoor pool and its heated outdoor area, in the heart of the Vaud Alps. Perfect for swimming, sliding, and relaxing at altitude, summer or winter.

Want to take your children up to the peaks without hours of walking? The BVB train climbs from Bex to the Col-de-Bretaye, at 1,808 m above sea level, crossing alpine villages and valleys. A spectacular panoramic journey to the heights of the Vaud Alps.

And what if the same mountain spot offered your children free swimming in the summer and sledding on snow in the winter? At the Espace de Frience, above Gryon, the alpine lake and the sledding slopes alternate with the seasons for the greatest pleasure of families.

Do your teens dream of mountain thrills? At the top of the Roc d'Orsay, above Villars-sur-Ollon, the Mountain Cart takes them on a 5 km descent aboard a three-wheeled machine, somewhere between a go-kart and a bike. Hanging on tight, they race down 700 metres of vertical drop on the Bouquetin trail.

Looking for a simple, joyful mountain outing where each attraction costs a coin or two? At Gryon Parc, in La Barboleuse, your children move from giant minigolf to a little train, electric karting and the Sky-Dive in a wooded, welcoming setting.

Do your children dream of minstrels, castles and knightly quests? In Bex, the Epic Quest escape game plunges them into a medieval world where you have to solve puzzles to unravel the mystery of the Holy Grail. An hour of family adventure, from age 8, to be enjoyed at the weekend.

Do your children dream of climbing trees and soaring on zip lines? The Aigle Adventure Park offers 12 courses for all ages, starting from toddlers, in the heart of a two-hectare forest. A day of outdoor adventure, from spring to autumn.

What if your children went on a treasure hunt in a real castle? In the heart of the vineyards of Chablais, the Château d'Aigle stands its towers and ramparts above the city. A medieval fortress that houses the Museum of Vine, Wine, and Etiquette, along with a whole program of activities for families.