Sports & Leisure In winter in Canton Valais
Discover the best Sports & Leisure activities In winter for children in Canton Valais.
22 activities for children
Covered pool in Grône: swim with family all year round in the Val de Réchy
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.
Palladium Pool in Champéry: family swimming in the heart of the Portes du Soleil
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.
Les Grands Bains d'Hérémence: a large thermal bath for families facing the mountains of the Val d'Hérens
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.
The Bendolla–Grimentz snowshoe trail: a winter family walk
Fancy a peaceful walk in the snow as a family? In Grimentz, a marked snowshoe trail links Bendolla to the village in about 1.5 hours, through forests and fields. A gentle discovery of winter, accessible to families, away from the slopes.
The velogemel at Bendolla: the wooden snow-bike, from age 11
Fancy an original descent on the snow this winter in Grimentz? At Bendolla, the velogemel — a wooden snow-bike with handlebars — speeds 5 km down from the Grands Plans. An unusual, sporty, thrilling slide, for older children from age 11.
The Bendolla snow garden in Grimentz: first steps on skis from age 3
Are your children discovering snow this winter? At Bendolla, above Grimentz, the snow garden welcomes toddlers for their first steps on skis, supervised by instructors. Next door, the 'Minigliss' space offers a snow play area, from age 3.
The natural ice rink in Grimentz: free skating in winter
Fancy lacing up your skates as a family this winter? In Grimentz, a natural ice rink sets up in the heart of the village, with free, open access. Open-air skating in a mountain setting, with curling and 'Curl'Charlette' to vary the fun.
The Bendolla sledge run in Grimentz: 5 km of descent in winter
Fancy a long sledge descent this winter in Grimentz? From the top of the Bendolla gondola, a 5-kilometre sledge run drops down to the village. Thrills guaranteed in a mountain setting, for an unforgettable winter family outing.
The Anzère ice rink: free skating on the village square in winter
Fancy lacing up your skates as a family in Anzère? In winter, a free-access ice rink sets up on the village square, a stone's throw from the playground. Free skating in a mountain setting, skate hire nearby: the resort's simplest ice outing.
The Les Rousses sledging run in Anzère: 4 km of descent by chairlift
Fancy a big family sledging descent in Anzère? In the Les Rousses sector, a groomed run of around 4 kilometres, reserved for sledgers, comes down the mountain from the chairlift. Thrills guaranteed for children from age 6, in a high-altitude setting.
The Anzère snow garden: first steps on the snow from age 2
Are your little ones discovering snow this winter? In Anzère, the snow garden offers gentle beginner areas: a free magic carpet on the village square, and a large snow garden at Pas-de-Maimbré, supervised by the ski school. From age 2, for real first glides.
The Vercorin sledging run: 2 km of family fun in winter
Fancy whizzing down the snow as a family in Vercorin? In winter, a sledging run of around 2 kilometres comes down from the intermediate station to the village, on a gentle slope ideal for children. A simple, joyful sliding outing, in the heart of the Valais.
