Nature & Animals
89 activities for children
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.
Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais)
A small alpine zoo in the heart of Valais, ideal for a family stroll among mountain animals, forests, and viewpoints. An outing in the great outdoors, simple and authentic, from 2 years old.
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.
Mini Zoo de Jorasse in Ovronnaz (VS): the alpine farm at 2000 m
At the top of the Ovronnaz-Jorasse chairlift, at an altitude of 2000 m, a small open-air animal park awaits families: goats, alpacas, donkeys, and ponies roaming freely, free pony rides, and a playground. Open access from late June to October.
Tour de Sauvabelin in Lausanne: family panorama
A wooden tower in the heart of the Sauvabelin forest, steps that climb up, and at the top, a breathtaking view of Lausanne, Lake Geneva, and the Alps. Free, simple, and memorable.