Nature and animals for children in Saint-Léonard

In Granges (VS), Happyland offers a true family-sized amusement park: rides, splashes, and smiles. Easy to organize, fun, and perfect for a day outdoors with the kids.

In the heart of the old village of Lens, the Musée Le Grand Lens tells the story of life in the past in Valais. A calm and curious visit to awaken your children to the objects and tales of the past.

Want to swim with the family even when the weather isn't suitable? The indoor pool in Grône, nestled in the Rhône valley at the foot of the Val de Réchy, opens its large pool to you for a good part of the year. Little beginners and experienced swimmers alike find their place there, sheltered from the Valais weather.

Fancy an easy, change-of-scenery walk above Sion? In Anzère, the Pétoli Tour is a 4.5 km loop that follows the bisse de Sion before heading into the forest, with a magnificent view over the plain and Crans-Montana. A free walk, perfect with children, all year round.

Fancy a mountain swim whatever the weather? In Anzère, above Sion, the Espace Bains offers indoor and outdoor pools at 33°C, human-scale and perfect for families. A bubble of relaxation all year round, with a view of the Alps.

Fancy letting the children burn off energy in the open air in Anzère? In summer, the Family Fun Park sets up in the heart of the village: trampoline, 6-metre climbing wall, slackline, airbag and a mini treetop course. An hour of sport and laughter, from age 5, in a mountain setting.

Fancy getting close to marmots as a family in Anzère? At the entrance to the resort, the Parc à Marmota, set up at the Hôtel-Restaurant La Poste, lets children watch and feed marmots, rabbits and Valais blacknose sheep. A simple nature encounter, while parents enjoy the terrace.

Are your little ones discovering snow this winter? In Anzère, the snow garden offers gentle beginner areas: a free magic carpet on the village square, and a large snow garden at Pas-de-Maimbré, supervised by the ski school. From age 2, for real first glides.