Activities for children in Grimentz

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.

Looking for a tasty, authentic family activity? In Grimentz, the rye bread workshop has you make your own bread in the village's communal oven (four banal). From dough to baking, from age 6, you become a baker for a day, followed by an apéritif.

Fancy an underground adventure as a family? Above the Val d'Anniviers, the La Lée copper mine can be visited with a guide: 500 metres of galleries to explore. On Sundays, children become 'miners for a day' and extract the copper ore themselves.

Dive into the escape room "Le Refuge" in Grimentz with your family: 60 minutes of puzzles in the heart of the Alps, a clever adventure that brings the team together and sparks the curiosity of children.

A large indoor play area in the heart of Val d’Anniviers. Trampolines, inflatable structures, and areas for toddlers: perfect when it rains, is hot, or very cold.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Want to let the children burn off energy for free in Grimentz? The Clos des Frès playground welcomes the youngest in the open air, in a mountain setting. Swings, slides and climbing structures: an ideal stop between two activities.

Fancy a round of mini-golf in the mountains? In Grimentz, a course awaits families in the heart of the village, with a view over the old chalets. A simple, friendly activity, free with the Pass Anniviers Liberté, perfect between two walks.

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.

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.

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.

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 a mountain walk that thrills children? In Vercorin, the Marmot Trail descends from Crêt-du-Midi through alpine pastures and arolla pine forest, dotted with seven playful stations about the world of marmots. A perfect nature outing for families, in summer and autumn.

Fancy a round of minigolf in the mountains? In Vercorin, an 18-hole course awaits families in the heart of the resort, a stone's throw from the cable-car arrival. A simple, friendly activity, perfect between two walks, for young and old.

A year-round family space in Vercorin? It's the Lavioz. In summer, a playground, pump track, tennis and free equipment hire; in winter, a snow garden, ice rink and beginners' sledging. An open-air playground in the heart of the resort, where children let off steam all year round.

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.