Sports &amp; Leisure in Canton Vaud

Illustration of the Maladaire beach in La Tour-de-Peilz: a grassy area shaded by a large weeping willow by Lake Geneva, a pebble shore and a restaurant kiosk, with a family enjoying the beach.

Maladaire Beach: the free public beach by Lake Geneva

La Tour-de-Peilz, Vaud

Want a day by Lake Geneva without breaking the bank? At La Tour-de-Peilz, the Maladaire beach is a public and free beach, highly sought after on the Riviera. Pebbles, shaded lawns, hot showers, and a restaurant kiosk: everything you need to settle in with the family.

Rivaz Beach at the foot of the Lavaux vineyards: pebble beach, lawn, diving board, Château de Glérolles, and view of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Rivaz Beach: swimming at the foot of the Lavaux vineyard

Rivaz, Vaud

Imagine stepping off the train and arriving directly with your feet in the water, in the heart of the UNESCO vineyard of Lavaux. This is the promise of the beach of Rivaz, a small free beach with a playground, diving board, and a view of the Château de Glérolles. An exceptional setting for a family day out.

Until 16 years

Illustration of the climbing room Grimper.ch in Villeneuve: high white walls covered with colorful holds and yellow volumes, children belayed climbing and a parent belaying.

Grimper.ch Villeneuve: the largest climbing gym in French-speaking Switzerland

Villeneuve, Vaud

Indoor

What if your children tried climbing in the largest climbing gym in French-speaking Switzerland? In Villeneuve, Grimper.ch offers about 4000 m2 of walls, a dedicated area for children with auto-belays, and classes starting from ages 4 to 5. An exhilarating activity, open all year round.

4-17 years

Illustration of the public swimming pool Les Marines in Villeneuve: Olympic pool and wading pool by Lake Geneva, diving board, parasols, and children swimming, mountains in the background.

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Public swimming pool Les Marines: swimming and diving boards by Lake Geneva

Villeneuve, Vaud

An outdoor swimming pool with a heated Olympic-sized pool, a children's pool, and direct access to Lake Geneva: this is what the Les Marines municipal pool in Villeneuve offers you. A complete summer spot for the whole family, featuring swimming, diving boards, and lakeside relaxation.

Illustration of the Frience Space in Gryon in summer: turquoise alpine lake with a gravel beach, inflatable structure, and children swimming, Vaud Alps mountains.

Frience Space: the high-altitude lake in summer, snow sledding in winter

Gryon, Vaud

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.

3-12 years

Illustration of the red funicular Vevey - Mont-Pèlerin climbing through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, with Lake Geneva and the Alps in the background and children waving.

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Funicular Vevey – Mont-Pèlerin: the ascent through the vineyards of Lavaux

Vevey, Vaud

Want a hike that climbs above Lake Geneva in just a few minutes? The Vevey funicular takes families through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux up to Mont-Pèlerin, at 1080 m, for a 360° panorama of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura.

Illustration of the indoor pool in Pully: a heated 25-meter indoor pool bathed in light by large windows, with a parent and children swimming and playing in the warm water.

Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Covered pool in Pully: swim comfortably off-season

Pully, Vaud

What to do when the beach is closed and it's raining outside? In Pully, the indoor pool takes over from October to May. Its heated pool with a movable floor allows for depth adjustment, ideal for children and beginners. A warm water bubble for the whole family.

Until 16 years

Illustration of Chillon Beach in Veytaux: pebble cove at the foot of Chillon Castle, with children swimming in Lake Geneva and the Alps in the background.

Chillon Beach: the cove at the foot of the castle

Veytaux, Vaud

Do you dream of swimming with a view of Chillon Castle? In Veytaux, a small pebble cove nestles at the very foot of the castle, facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. A free and wild beach, perfect for a family picnic by the water.

Illustration du Peak Walk by Tissot au Glacier 3000 : pont suspendu reliant deux sommets enneigés avec plateforme panoramique, glacier et Alpes en arrière-plan, marcheurs en vestes chaudes

Glacier 3000 and the Peak Walk by Tissot: the roof of the Vaud Alps

Les Diablerets, Vaud

Do your children want to walk at 3,000 metres and cross a suspension bridge between two peaks? At Glacier 3000, above Les Diablerets, the Peak Walk by Tissot offers a vertiginous, free crossing, with a glacier, an alpine coaster and high-altitude activities.

3-17 years

Illustration du train BVB Bex-Villars-Bretaye : train de montagne vert clair grimpant vers le col à travers alpages et sapins, sommets enneigés en arrière-plan, enfants saluant aux fenêtres

BVB Train Bex-Villars-Bretaye: the panoramic climb to the peaks

Bex, Vaud

Want to take your children up to the peaks without hours of walking? The BVB train climbs from Bex to the Col-de-Bretaye, at 1,808 m above sea level, crossing alpine villages and valleys. A spectacular panoramic journey to the heights of the Vaud Alps.

Illustration du minigolf de l'Ouchettaz à Villeneuve : parcours aux pistes rouges sinueuses sous les arbres, au bord du lac Léman avec les montagnes, une famille jouant au minigolf

Minigolf de l'Ouchettaz: 18 holes by the lake in Villeneuve

Villeneuve, Vaud

Fancy a family round of minigolf with Lake Geneva and the mountains as a backdrop? In Villeneuve, the Minigolf de l'Ouchettaz lines up 18 holes by the water, a stone's throw from the CGN landing stage. A great classic of the warm season, simple and joyful.

6-14 years