Activities for children in Thônex
At the gates of Geneva, just before the French border, Thônex is one of those communes in the Trois-Chêne area where it is nice to live with family. Between residential neighborhoods and the countryside of the Seymaz, it offers a peaceful setting, well served by the tram.
For children, two reliable values stand out: water and the forest. The Marcelly swimming pool accompanies all seasons, while the Vita course makes both young and old sweat under the trees.
Here is our selection of activities for children in Thônex, to be complemented by discoveries in the neighboring communes.
Our selection of family activities to do in Thônex
2 activities for children
Parcours Vita – Thônex (GE)
Want to get active with your family without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Thônex, nestled in the forest of the Belle-Idée estate, offers you nearly 3 km of trail dotted with exercise stations, accessible year-round and outdoors.
Indoor and Outdoor Pool of Marcelly – Thônex
Want a family swim that works in all weather? The Piscine de Marcelly, in Thônex, features a covered pool open all year round and a large outdoor pool in the summer, with a wading pool for the little ones.
Why choose Thônex for a family outing?
The Marcelly pool is the aquatic heart of the municipality: indoor pools for laps and swimming lessons, outdoor spaces for sunny days. This dual role makes it a reliable family meeting point all year round, from the first splashes to the teenagers' dives.
Just a few minutes away, the Vita course in Thônex offers its sporty loop in the forest: you can run, climb, and exercise for free, in the tranquility of the tall trees. A simple outing that benefits the whole family, even fifteen minutes between two showers.
And since Thônex borders Chêne-Bourg, Chêne-Bougeries, and the Geneva countryside, the municipality is an excellent starting point for exploring: the Seymaz valley, with its flat paths and farms, is wonderfully suited for family bike rides.
For a hassle-free afternoon, between water, forest, and countryside, Thônex checks all the right boxes — those of outings decided at the last minute.
