Nature &amp; Animals

Grangettes Nature Reserve

Noville, Vaud

Want a nature walk, free and easy, by Lake Geneva? At the mouth of the Rhône, the Grangettes reserve offers your children peaceful trails, a birdwatching tower, and amazing wildlife. A wild interlude just a stone's throw from Villeneuve.

2-12 years

Illustration plate of the AstroPléiades trail at the summit of the Pléiades: spheres of planets (Saturn, Earth, Mars) along a path in a meadow of white daffodils, with a view of Lake Geneva and families strolling.

Blonay - Saint-Légier, Vaud

Les Pléiades and the AstroPléiades trail

Want a trip that combines mountain trains, stars, and flower-filled meadows? At Les Pléiades, above Blonay, your children take the train from Vevey, walk along a path dedicated to the solar system, and discover a 360-degree panorama of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

5-14 years

Illustration des ruines de la Chartreuse d'Oujon au-dessus d'Arzier : murs de pierres sèches du monastère médiéval dans une clairière forestière, avec une famille qui explore

Oujon Spiritual Trail (Chartreuse d'Oujon)

Arzier-Le Muids, Vaud

Above Arzier, the Oujon spiritual trail is a flat, signposted loop of about an hour that leads to the ruins of the oldest charterhouse in Switzerland. Around fifteen information panels, a large picnic area nearby: a free family walk blending nature and history.

5-17 years

Ranch Paradisio

Begnins, Vaud

In Begnins, on the heights of La Côte, Ranch Paradisio is a family stable where children meet ponies, horses and small farm animals. Pony rides, courses, camps and farm birthday parties for 3-12 year-olds. Booking by phone; exact address and prices to be confirmed directly with the ranch.

3-12 years

Illustration of the wine tourism walk between Luins and Vinzel: rows of terraced vines of La Côte, a wine village with a bell tower, Lake Geneva and the Alps in the distance, a family is strolling.

Interactive wine tourism walk Luins-Vinzel-Bursins

Vinzel, Vaud

In the heart of the La Côte vineyard, this walk transforms a stroll between Luins, Vinzel, and Bursins into a geolocated game course. Quiz, photo challenges, and a free app: a fun way to discover the vineyards with family. Be sure to bring a charged smartphone.

6-17 years

Picnic area of La Crosette

Begnins, Vaud

In Begnins, on the Toblerone Trail, the Crosette picnic area offers tables, grills, and benches in the heart of the forest, with a view of the famous fortifications. A free and friendly stop, perfect for relaxing with family in the midst of a historical walk. Free.

Until 17 years

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Toblerone Trail in Prangins

Prangins, Vaud

A walk that tells a story: the Toblerone Trail follows the former line of anti-tank fortifications from 1940, these concrete blocks lined up like chocolate bars. Forts camouflaged as villas, educational panels, and arrival at the edge of the lake: a free and exciting nature outing.

4-17 years