Sports and leisure for children in autumn

Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Geneva? In the bay, on either bank, pedalo rental gets you on the water within minutes, facing the Jet d'eau: you pedal, the children take the helm and soak up the view. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.

Want to get active with your family without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Thônex, nestled in the forest of the Belle-Idée estate, offers you nearly 3 km of trail dotted with exercise stations, accessible year-round and outdoors.

Want to get outdoors with the kids without spending anything? The Parcours Vita in Vernier, nestled in the Bois-des-Frères by the Rhône, features fourteen fun exercise stations along a shaded path, perfect for getting active as a family.

Want a great day of swimming with the family, no matter the weather? The Piscine du Lignon, in Vernier, features indoor pools and a large outdoor area, complete with a slide, paddling pools, and playgrounds to keep both young and old entertained.

Want to get outdoors, with family and without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Onex winds through 2.1 km in the heart of the forest, featuring fifteen exercise stations to work out, climb, jump, and breathe in the fresh air just a stone's throw from the city.

Looking for a breath of fresh air and real sensations with the family? Nestled in the forest of the Centre des Evaux in Onex, Parc Aventure Genève offers tree climbing, monkey bridges, and giant zip lines, with courses designed for all ages, starting from 3 years old.

A skatepark, a basketball court, a synthetic football pitch, an athletics track and a table tennis table, all free and with no booking? In the centre of Savigny, the outdoor sports facilities are openly accessible, right beside the Forum playground.

Want to get the whole family moving in the forest without spending a franc? Above Trélex, on the road to Saint-Cergue, the Parcours Vita unwinds 2.5 km of trail and around fifteen exercise stations, with views over the lake and the Alps. Free, open all year round, maintained since 1971.

Want a pool outing that pleases both the little splasher and the swimmers in the family? In Villars-sur-Ollon, the pool at the Centre des Sports welcomes you with its large 25-meter indoor pool and its heated outdoor area, in the heart of the Vaud Alps. Perfect for swimming, sliding, and relaxing at altitude, summer or winter.

Want a warm bath even when it's raining on the Riviera? In La Tour-de-Peilz, the Mousquetaires Indoor Pool welcomes families to a heated pool at 27°, just a stone's throw from the center. Perfect for splashing around, taking lessons, or swimming laps with the family.

Want to enjoy a warm outing, even when the cold wind blows over Chablais? At Les Bains de Lavey, in Lavey-les-Bains, your children can splash around in naturally warm thermal water, both outside and inside, at the foot of the mountains. The largest thermal center in French-speaking Switzerland quickly becomes a family outing that you'll want to repeat.

Are you looking for a warm getaway, summer or winter, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux? The indoor pool at the Centre sportif de la Vallée de Joux, in Sentier, welcomes families all year round. With its shallow pool designed for the little ones and its large pool for swimmers, it's the perfect spot when the weather in the Jura gets unpredictable.

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.

Looking for a swimming outing that won't be affected by rain or cold in Champéry? The covered pool at the Palladium welcomes families in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, featuring a large heated pool and areas designed for children. A safe bet for splashing around and swimming all year round.

Feeling like having a cozy moment with family, feet in warm water and eyes on the peaks? At the Grands Bains d'Hérémence, right in the heart of Valais, both young and old can splash around all year long in a large outdoor pool and indoor pools, with a children's area just for them starting from 4 years old.

Fancy letting the children ride in the open air in Grimentz? The pump track, free and open-access, rolls out its asphalt bump track for bikes, BMXs, scooters and skateboards. Enough to burn off energy as soon as the fine season arrives, in the heart of the resort.

Fancy climbing through the trees as a family, above Vercorin? At Sigeroulaz, reached by cable car, Forêt Aventure rolls out its treetop adventure courses and ziplines in the high-altitude forest. Thrills, height and fresh air guaranteed, from the moment children are 110 cm tall.

Fancy some thrills on two wheels in Vercorin? In summer, you take the cable car up then ride an all-terrain scooter down the mountain, over around 500 metres of descent to the village. A fun, exhilarating ride, to share once children are comfortable on a bike.

What if Sunday's outing took place on the water? At the Morat landing stage, the boats of the LNM company set off towards the three lakes. Children aged 6 to 16 travel at half price, free on Saturdays, and under-6s pay nothing.

Fancy a warm break, even when it is raining over the Pre-Alps? At Les Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey, the whole family slips into heated indoor and outdoor pools, with the mountains in view. A gentle outing, open to toddlers and big kids alike.

Want to get the children out on the lake in Morat? At the marina, pedalo rental gets you onto Lake Morat within minutes: you pedal gently, the little ones take the helm and enjoy the view of the medieval old town. A simple, refreshing summer outing on one of the warmest lakes in Switzerland.

Want to get the children out on the lake in Estavayer-le-Lac? By the Nouvelle Plage, pedalo rental gets you onto Lake Neuchâtel within minutes: you pedal gently, the little ones take the helm and enjoy the view of the medieval town. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.

Want to give your children a thrilling ride, overlooking Lake Black and the Fribourg Pre-Alps? The summer toboggan run at Schwarzsee, a rail toboggan of about 1000 m, glides down the slope above the lake. Guaranteed thrills, all in safety.

Looking for an open-air outing a stone's throw from the city? The Minigolf du Jura in Fribourg awaits you in the Jura district, a green and restful setting. With its 18 holes and a course floodlit in the evening, it's the chance for a family moment, by day or on a summer evening.

Want an afternoon by the pool regardless of the weather, in the heart of Val-de-Travers? The indoor pool at the Regional Sports Center, in Couvet (espaceVAL), welcomes families all year round with its large pool, slide, and mobile-bottom teaching pool, perfect for little ones.

Fancy a warm splash when the cold settles over the Neuchâtel heights? The Piscine des Arêtes, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is the big indoor pool where you can swim all year round, with a paddling pool for little ones and a sauna for parents. The ideal complement to the open-air Les Mélèzes.

Fancy some thrills without leaving the valley? In Buttes, in the Val-de-Travers, the Luge Féeline de La Robella takes you down 1200 metres of elevated rails, from age 3, accompanied by an adult. A ride for the whole family, all summer long.

Want to feel the thrill outdoors, in the fresh mountain air? At the Col de la Vue-des-Alpes, your children can race down a long track on a wheeled sled, with the Neuchâtel panorama in sight. A summer slide that appeals from the age of 3, accessible and easy to adjust according to desires.

Looking for a round of minigolf in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the heart of a green park? On rue des Mélèzes, this 18-hole course unfolds under the trees, a stone's throw from the watchmaking city. A simple, joyful family outing, to be enjoyed from spring to the end of summer.

Looking for a family outing almost at the water's edge? The minigolf in Neuchâtel is La Canebière: an 18-hole open-air course, set on the quaysides by the lake. Your children aim, count their shots and enjoy the open air, a stone's throw from the harbour and the promenade.

Want to enjoy a water outing in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes? In Saignelégier, the swimming pool of the Centre de Loisirs des Franches-Montagnes (CLFM) welcomes you all year round with its large indoor pool, its pool for little ones, and in summer, its huge outdoor slide. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained, whether it's sunny or rainy.

Fancy a swim when the Jura sky turns grey? The Piscine couverte Les Tilleuls, right in the heart of Porrentruy, houses three heated indoor pools where the whole family finds its place, from toddlers splashing about to confident swimmers.

Want a day of splashing around with family in Delémont? The Piscine de la Blancherie combines a large outdoor pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and a covered area open out of season. Enough to keep up the laps, dives, and laughter in the Jura capital, come rain or shine.

A skatepark, a basketball court, a synthetic football pitch, an athletics track and a table tennis table, all free and with no booking? In the centre of Savigny, the outdoor sports facilities are openly accessible, right beside the Forum playground.

Want to get the whole family moving in the forest without spending a franc? Above Trélex, on the road to Saint-Cergue, the Parcours Vita unwinds 2.5 km of trail and around fifteen exercise stations, with views over the lake and the Alps. Free, open all year round, maintained since 1971.

Fancy letting the children ride in the open air in Grimentz? The pump track, free and open-access, rolls out its asphalt bump track for bikes, BMXs, scooters and skateboards. Enough to burn off energy as soon as the fine season arrives, in the heart of the resort.

A new way to run around outdoors as a family in Saint-Cergue? Disc golf! On a free, open-access 9-basket course, you throw the frisbee from target to target, between forest and meadow at the foot of the Jura. Discs are available to rent on site: perfect for trying it together.

Do your children want to ride and jump on a mountain bike? In Saint-Cergue, the bike park opens up 4,000 m² of pump track and loops with progressive difficulty, from beginner green to more technical red. Free open access, helmet on: the ideal place to progress on a bike.

And what if the same mountain spot offered your children free swimming in the summer and sledding on snow in the winter? At the Espace de Frience, above Gryon, the alpine lake and the sledding slopes alternate with the seasons for the greatest pleasure of families.

Want a pool outing that pleases both the little splasher and the swimmers in the family? In Villars-sur-Ollon, the pool at the Centre des Sports welcomes you with its large 25-meter indoor pool and its heated outdoor area, in the heart of the Vaud Alps. Perfect for swimming, sliding, and relaxing at altitude, summer or winter.

Want a warm bath even when it's raining on the Riviera? In La Tour-de-Peilz, the Mousquetaires Indoor Pool welcomes families to a heated pool at 27°, just a stone's throw from the center. Perfect for splashing around, taking lessons, or swimming laps with the family.

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.

Looking for a swimming outing that won't be affected by rain or cold in Champéry? The covered pool at the Palladium welcomes families in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, featuring a large heated pool and areas designed for children. A safe bet for splashing around and swimming all year round.

Are you looking for a warm getaway, summer or winter, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux? The indoor pool at the Centre sportif de la Vallée de Joux, in Sentier, welcomes families all year round. With its shallow pool designed for the little ones and its large pool for swimmers, it's the perfect spot when the weather in the Jura gets unpredictable.

Want an afternoon by the pool regardless of the weather, in the heart of Val-de-Travers? The indoor pool at the Regional Sports Center, in Couvet (espaceVAL), welcomes families all year round with its large pool, slide, and mobile-bottom teaching pool, perfect for little ones.

What if Sunday's outing took place on the water? At the Morat landing stage, the boats of the LNM company set off towards the three lakes. Children aged 6 to 16 travel at half price, free on Saturdays, and under-6s pay nothing.

Want to enjoy a warm outing, even when the cold wind blows over Chablais? At Les Bains de Lavey, in Lavey-les-Bains, your children can splash around in naturally warm thermal water, both outside and inside, at the foot of the mountains. The largest thermal center in French-speaking Switzerland quickly becomes a family outing that you'll want to repeat.

Feeling like having a cozy moment with family, feet in warm water and eyes on the peaks? At the Grands Bains d'Hérémence, right in the heart of Valais, both young and old can splash around all year long in a large outdoor pool and indoor pools, with a children's area just for them starting from 4 years old.

Fancy a warm break, even when it is raining over the Pre-Alps? At Les Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey, the whole family slips into heated indoor and outdoor pools, with the mountains in view. A gentle outing, open to toddlers and big kids alike.

Fancy climbing through the trees as a family, above Vercorin? At Sigeroulaz, reached by cable car, Forêt Aventure rolls out its treetop adventure courses and ziplines in the high-altitude forest. Thrills, height and fresh air guaranteed, from the moment children are 110 cm tall.

Fancy some thrills on two wheels in Vercorin? In summer, you take the cable car up then ride an all-terrain scooter down the mountain, over around 500 metres of descent to the village. A fun, exhilarating ride, to share once children are comfortable on a bike.

Want to give your children their first sails on Lake Geneva? At the foot of the Château de Morges, the Club Nautique Morgien introduces juniors to sailing from the age of 6: year-round courses, summer camps for ages 6-18, and a fleet suitable for every age, from Optimist to dinghy.

Looking for a sporty and refreshing outing with the family by the water? In Veyrier, at the gates of Geneva, Rafting Loisirs takes you down the Arve in a raft or canoeraft, supervised by guides, for a nature adventure accessible from age 6.

Looking for thrills with the family? At Bungy Niouc, near Sierre, you jump from a suspended bridge above the gorges. An outing that is as impressive as it is unifying.

A grand zip line at the top of Mont-Fort, accessible from Nendaz. Thrilling sensations, a 360° panorama, and a mountain memory for families seeking adventure.

Want to catch your first wave in Valais? Alaïa Bay in Sion offers a unique surf pool in Europe. A safe and supervised spot, perfect for introducing children and enjoying a session with the family.

In Sion, RealFly offers the sensation of free fall without an airplane or vertigo. An indoor adventure, supervised and fun, from the age of 5. Perfect in any weather for a memorable outing.