Nature & Animals In summer in Canton Valais
Discover the best Nature & Animals activities In summer for children in Canton Valais.
12 activities for children
The lake and dam of Moiry: a nature walk above Grimentz
Fancy a walk beside a turquoise lake as a family? Above Grimentz, the Moiry dam holds back a high-altitude lake of incredible blue, facing the glacier. The top of the dam can be walked with a pushchair, and marmots often pop their heads out in the evening.
The forest trail in Grimentz: a playful walk with Sylvette the owl
Fancy a playful nature walk for the children in Grimentz? In the Ilot Bosquet forest, an educational trail guided by Sylvette the owl offers 11 wooden stations to learn all about the forest: flora, fauna, games and quizzes. With a big picnic area by the river.
The Animal Trail in Grimentz: a footprint hunt for families
Fancy a playful nature walk starting from Grimentz? The Animal Trail links Grimentz to St-Jean by getting you to guess the mountain animals: footprints to recognise, silhouettes hidden in the forest and riddles on the panels. An easy trail, perfect with children.
The St-Jean bisse and the Puchotaz waterfall: a walk along the water
Fancy a cool walk along the water as a family? Starting from Grimentz, the St-Jean bisse leads to the lovely Puchotaz waterfall. An easy walk much loved by children, with a shelter equipped with games for a picnic at St-Jean.
Gorges de la Vièze in Monthey: tunnel and suspension footbridge with the family
Fancy a real nature adventure just steps from the town centre? In Monthey, the Gorges de la Vièze unfold an educational trail along the torrent, with a tunnel cut into the rock and a footbridge suspended around sixty metres above the void. A short, wild loop, ideal from age 5-6.
Pissevache Waterfall in Vernayaz: 116 meters of drop at the roadside
Want to see an impressive natural spectacle without walking for hours? In Vernayaz, the Pissevache waterfall cascades from nearly 116 meters right by the road, just a stone's throw from Martigny. A refreshing and free stop, perfect for breaking up a trip in Valais and dazzling the kids.
Trient Gorges in Vernayaz: a canyon on walkways for the family
What if you offered your children a dive into a dizzying canyon, on wooden walkways clinging to the rock? In Vernayaz, just a stone's throw from the train station, the Gorges du Trient plunge into a narrow crevice where the torrent roars. A short, refreshing, and spectacular visit, perfect in the height of summer.
St‑Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock
Between Sion and Sierre, glide silently over the largest natural underground lake in Europe. A guided boat ride, cool and magical, perfect for curious children.
Fairy Cave in Saint-Maurice: a cool adventure for the family
Between cliffs and abbey, the Grotto of the Fairies in Saint-Maurice offers a cool and mysterious walk, perfect for curious children. A nature outing that truly changes things up.
Gorges du Durnand in Bovernier: a spectacular family walk
Wooden walkways, waterfalls, and alpine freshness: the Gorges du Durnand in Bovernier offer a stunning nature outing, perfect for introducing children to gorges safely.
Stroll through the mysterious Gorges of Tête-Noire in Trient
A spectacular trail, walkways above a torrent, and a cool forest atmosphere. The mysterious Gorges de Tête-Noire is the walk that delights the whole family.
Gorges de la Dala and thermal springs footbridge in Leukerbad
A spectacular and accessible walk in Valais: the thermal springs footbridge above the Dala, in Leukerbad. Ideal for families, short, free, and full of sensations.