Nature & Animals
86 activities for children
The Bain des Dames in Saint-Prex: a swimming cove on Lake Geneva
Fancy a quiet family swim on Lake Geneva? In Saint-Prex, at the foot of the medieval old town, the Bain des Dames is a small peaceful cove: a pebble beach, a wooden platform for sunbathing and showers. A free nature stop, facing the lake.
The Île aux Oiseaux in Préverenges: birdwatching by Lake Geneva
Fancy watching birds as a family by Lake Geneva? In Préverenges, facing an artificial island, the Maison de l'île aux oiseaux and its spotting scopes let you admire hundreds of migratory birds. A free and fascinating nature outing, almost with your feet in the water.
The Five Ponds Tour in Arbaz: an easy family nature loop, pushchair-friendly
Fancy an easy, pushchair-friendly nature walk above Sion? In Arbaz, the Five Ponds Tour rolls out a 6.4 km loop visiting several ponds, with picnic areas by the water. A free and restful walk, perfect for families.
The Marmot Park in Anzère: feeding the marmots as a family
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.
L'Arche des Crétillons in Chalais: the animal farm to discover as a family
Fancy meeting farm animals as a family? In Chalais, at the foot of Vercorin, L'Arche des Crétillons opens its agritourism estate to visitors: you wander freely among the animals, taste the farm's produce and enjoy the refreshment hut. A simple, endearing nature outing.
The Pétoli Tour in Anzère: an easy loop along the bisse, for families
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.
The Marmot Trail in Vercorin: a nature-and-games descent for families
Fancy a mountain walk that thrills children? In Vercorin, the Marmot Trail descends from Crêt-du-Midi through alpine pastures and arolla pine forest, dotted with seven playful stations about the world of marmots. A perfect nature outing for families, in summer and autumn.
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.
