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Activities for children in Val-d'Illiez

Nestled in the valley of the Portes du Soleil, Val-d'Illiez is a mountain village in Valais that charms families with its preserved natural setting and peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by pastures, forests, and peaks, it is an ideal destination to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy nature with children.

The village invites you to slow down and explore its surroundings on foot, with walks suitable for the whole family. This page brings together a selection of activities for children in Val-d'Illiez to help you prepare for your next family outing.

Our selection of family activities to do in Val-d'Illiez

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Around Val-d'Illiez

Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
Illustration of the indoor pool at the Palladium in Champéry Palladium Pool in Champéry: family swimming in the heart of the Portes du Soleil
Champéry, Valais

Looking for a swimming outing that won't be affected by rain or cold in Champéry? The covered pool at the Palladium welcomes families in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, featuring a large heated pool and areas designed for children. A safe bet for splashing around and swimming all year round.

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Illustration of the Monthey swimming pool, large pool and slide Monthey Pool: the large outdoor swimming area of the Valais Chablais
Monthey, Valais

Want a great day of swimming with the family in the Chablais region of Valais? The Monthey Pool features an Olympic-sized pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and a 75-meter slide, all set on a large lawn. Enough to keep kids and parents busy from morning till evening, summer after summer.

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Illustration of the Lavey Baths, outdoor thermal pool facing the Chablais mountains Les Bains de Lavey: the large thermal bath for families in the Chablais
Lavey-les-Bains, Vaud

Want to enjoy a warm outing, even when the cold wind blows over Chablais? At Les Bains de Lavey, in Lavey-les-Bains, your children can splash around in naturally warm thermal water, both outside and inside, at the foot of the mountains. The largest thermal center in French-speaking Switzerland quickly becomes a family outing that you'll want to repeat.

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Illustration of the outdoor swimming pool in Aigle in the Chablais Aigle Pool: the great outdoor swimming spot in Chablais for families
Aigle, Vaud

Are you looking for a large outdoor pool to spend a whole summer day with your family in Chablais? In Aigle, the pool on Avenue des Glariers features a 50 m pool, slides, a paddling pool, and vast lawns to settle down on. Everything you need to swim, slide, and picnic from morning to evening.

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Illustration du cinema Plaza a Monthey, grande facade eclairee sur une place avec fontaine et montagnes au crepuscule Plaza Cinema in Monthey: the big family hall in the heart of town
Monthey, Valais 3-16 years

Looking for a family cinema outing in Monthey? The Plaza Cinema, on the Place Centrale, is the town’s big hall with its 180 seats. Big films, plenty of young-audience titles and an attractive family deal: a simple outing, in any weather.

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Illustration des Gorges de la Vièze à Monthey : longue passerelle suspendue au-dessus du torrent, famille en balade, gorge boisée Gorges de la Vièze in Monthey: tunnel and suspension footbridge with the family
Monthey, Valais From 5 years

Fancy a real nature adventure just steps from the town centre? In Monthey, the Gorges de la Vièze unfold an educational trail along the torrent, with a tunnel cut into the rock and a footbridge suspended around sixty metres above the void. A short, wild loop, ideal from age 5-6.

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Illustration of the Pissevache waterfall in Vernayaz: high waterfall by the roadside, family observing from a viewpoint, mountains of Valais Pissevache Waterfall in Vernayaz: 116 meters of drop at the roadside
Vernayaz, Valais

Want to see an impressive natural spectacle without walking for hours? In Vernayaz, the Pissevache waterfall cascades from nearly 116 meters right by the road, just a stone's throw from Martigny. A refreshing and free stop, perfect for breaking up a trip in Valais and dazzling the kids.

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Illustration of the Trient Gorges in Vernayaz: wooden walkways along the wall above the torrent, family visiting, narrow canyon of Valais Trient Gorges in Vernayaz: a canyon on walkways for the family
Vernayaz, Valais From 4 years

What if you offered your children a dive into a dizzying canyon, on wooden walkways clinging to the rock? In Vernayaz, just a stone's throw from the train station, the Gorges du Trient plunge into a narrow crevice where the torrent roars. A short, refreshing, and spectacular visit, perfect in the height of summer.

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Frassenaye Waterfall in Val-d’Illiez: a refreshing little adventure with the family Frassenaye Waterfall in Val-d’Illiez: a refreshing little adventure with family
Val-d'Illiez, Valais 3-12 years

A lovely walk in the coolness to the Frassenaye waterfall, in the heart of Val-d’Illiez. A nature spot easily accessible to introduce children to the trails and the magic of water.

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Why choose Val-d'Illiez for a family outing?

Val-d'Illiez offers everything you expect from a mountain village for a successful family outing: a natural environment, fresh air, and the tranquility of the Valais valleys. In the Portes du Soleil region, the village serves as a beautiful starting point for walks suitable for children, close to the alpine landscape.

The Frassenaye Waterfall is a great example. Setting out to discover it is to offer children a walk in nature with, at the end of the path, the spectacle of a waterfall that never fails to impress the youngest. The sound of the water, the ambient freshness, and the reward at the end make this type of walk a simple and memorable moment. It is an ideal activity to gently introduce children to hiking and help them appreciate the natural treasures of Valais.