Nature and animals for children in Blonay - Saint-Légier

Do your children dream of boarding a real steam train? At the Blonay-Chamby railway museum, above the Riviera, they travel in vintage carriages, cross a viaduct and a tunnel, and discover a collection of historic locomotives. A journey back in time for the whole family.

A desire for swimming all year round on the Riviera? In Clarens, the Maladaire pool houses one of the few covered Olympic-sized swimming pools in the canton of Vaud, a 48-meter slide, and an outdoor wading pool in the summer. Enough to delight swimmers of all ages.

Feeling like playing a round of minigolf in Montreux, with your feet almost in the lake? With its 18 holes set between the palm trees and the palaces of the Riviera, this outdoor course promises a fun moment with family, with Lake Geneva as the backdrop. A simple outing, accessible from age 4, perfect after a stroll along the quays.

What if you offered your children a trip to over 2000 meters in altitude, starting from Montreux? The cogwheel train climbs in 48 minutes to a vast panorama over Lake Geneva and the Alps. A breathtaking family outing.

Fancy a cinema outing in the heart of Montreux, a stone’s throw from the station? The Hollywood, the town’s only cinema with its two large screens, shows the big films in original version and hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. Practical and family-friendly, in any weather.

Looking for a real adventure for keen walkers, just steps from the lake? Above Montreux, the Gorges du Chauderon climb alongside a cascading torrent in an almost tropical forest setting. Be warned: this is not a stroll but a fine mountain hike, spectacular and refreshing, from age 7.

Want a large free beach by Lake Geneva, just a stone's throw from Montreux? In Clarens, the Plage du Pierrier welcomes you with its fine sand, tree-lined lawn, and view of the Alps. A great classic of the Vaud Riviera for spending the day with family, feet in the water.

Want a warm bath even when it's raining on the Riviera? In La Tour-de-Peilz, the Mousquetaires Indoor Pool welcomes families to a heated pool at 27°, just a stone's throw from the center. Perfect for splashing around, taking lessons, or swimming laps with the family.