Activities for children in Begnins

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.

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.

In Begnins, on the heights of La Côte, the Manège de Begnins introduces children to horseback riding: lessons, vaulting, pony games, themed days, and holiday camps. A family school just two minutes from the Gland-Begnins highway exit.

In the heart of Begnins, between the school and the post office, a free playground with its large spinning top, ping-pong tables, and picnic tables. The ideal spot for a quiet family break in the district of Nyon, in the heights of La Côte.

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 great day outdoors without breaking the bank? The Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy, in the heights of Bougy-Villars, features a playground, animals, and sports fields overlooking Lake Geneva. Admission is free: just lay down the blanket, and the kids have plenty to run around all day.

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.

Fancy a relaxed family round of golf? In Lavigny, on the heights of La Côte, the swin-golf offers a nature course of 18 holes, with a single club and a soft ball. A sport accessible from age 8, with a lovely view of Lake Geneva.

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.

Fancy lacing up your skates in the open air this winter? In Saint-Cergue, at the foot of the slopes, an open-air village ice rink welcomes you free of charge, skates included. Between free skating, ice hockey and a warm snack, it's the simplest ice outing in the Vaud Jura.

Looking for a family culture outing by Lake Geneva? In Rolle, the Casino-Théâtre puts on theatre, circus and young-audience shows all season long, in a charming Italian-style hall facing the lake. A real night out at the theatre, just steps from the station.

Fancy an immersive, weatherproof adventure near Nyon? At Signy-Centre, Second World plunges young and old into virtual reality: team games, a VR escape game and guaranteed thrills from age 7. The perfect rainy-day outing.