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Activities for children in Chalais

At the foot of the Vercorin resort and two steps from Sierre, the municipality of Chalais spreads its sunny slopes above the Rhône plain. It is up there that families discover L'Arche des Crétillons, an agritourism farm where you wander freely among the animals.

Between nature, animals and open air, Chalais is a simple and genuine stop for a family outing in the Valais. Here is our selection of activities for children in Chalais.

Our selection of family activities in Chalais

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Around Chalais

Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
Illustration of the playground in Leukerbad in the mountains Play area of the Loèche-les-Bains Sports Centre: zip line and wooden tower facing the mountains
Loèche-les-Bains, Valais 3-12 years

Are you looking for an outdoor play break during your stay in Leukerbad? Next to the Sports Centre, a free playground awaits your children with a zip line, a rope hammock, and a wooden tower, all set in a mountain backdrop that invites climbing.

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Illustration of the playground at Ycoor in Crans-Montana Ycoor Playground: the large play area in the heart of the Crans-Montana resort
Crans-Montana, Valais 2-10 years

Want an outdoor outing, free and right in the center of the resort? The Ycoor playground in Crans-Montana features around thirty wooden games by the Ycoor lake: swings, slides, zip line, and large sand pits, just steps away from the cafes and the ice rink.

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Illustration of the outdoor swimming pool in Vissoie in the Val d'Anniviers Vissoie Swimming Pool: outdoor swimming in the heart of the Val d'Anniviers
Vissoie, Valais

Want an afternoon of swimming at high altitude, in the heart of the Val d'Anniviers? The outdoor pool in Vissoie features a heated main pool, a paddling pool for the little ones, a large lawn, and a playground. Perfect for a lovely family day between two hikes.

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Illustration of the indoor pool in Grône Covered pool in Grône: swim with family all year round in the Val de Réchy
Grône, Valais

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.

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Illustration of the Sporting pool in Crans-Montana, outdoor pool facing the Alps Swimming pool of Sporting de Crans-Montana: outdoor swimming for families
Crans-Montana, Valais

Are you looking for a place to cool off with your family during your vacation in Crans-Montana? The Sporting pool, located outdoors and in a quiet area near the Etang Long, welcomes both young and old all summer long, with its paddling pool for the little ones, its slide, and its large lawn for sunbathing.

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Illustration of the playground at Etang-Long in Crans-Montana, by a mountain pond Playground of Etang-Long: the large playground by the lake in Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana, Valais 3-12 years

Looking for an outdoor outing where kids can climb, slide, and zip line, all by a mountain lake? The playground at Etang-Long in Crans-Montana checks all the boxes: spacious, free, and set in a natural environment at 1455 meters.

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Illustration of the Géronde Baths in Sierre, outdoor pools and slide Géronde Baths in Sierre: the pool by the Valais lake
Sierre, Valais

Want a day of splashing in the Valaisan sun? At the Bains de Géronde in Sierre, your children can swim laps in the heated pools, splash around in the water play area, and slide down the big slide, all against the lush backdrop of Lake Géronde.

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Illustration plate de vieux village de Grimentz, chalets de meleze noircis et ruelles fleuries de geraniums The old village of Grimentz: stepping back in time as a family
Grimentz, Valais 4-16 years

Fancy strolling through one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland? In Grimentz, blackened wooden raccards, lanes overflowing with geraniums and centuries-old chalets tell of life in the old days. Guided tours reveal the Maison de Grand-Maman, the mill and the cellars of the Vin du Glacier.

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A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration plate de l'Arche des Cretillons a Chalais, enfants decouvrant les animaux de la ferme au pied de Vercorin L'Arche des Crétillons in Chalais: the animal farm to discover as a family
Chalais, Valais 2-12 years

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.

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Why choose Chalais for a family outing?

Chalais appeals to families looking for a really simple nature outing. Its must-do is L'Arche des Crétillons: an agritourism farm where you walk freely among the animals, taste the estate's produce and enjoy the refreshment stand. A country interlude that suits the youngest perfectly.

The municipality is also the gateway to the Vercorin resort, just above: you can easily combine the farm with a day in the mountains (the marmot trail, treetop adventure, games). Between sunny slopes and Valais fresh air, Chalais is an endearing nature stop for a family outing.