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Activities for children in Vercorin

Perched on a sunny terrace above the Rhône plain, at the entrance to the Val d'Anniviers and close to Sierre, the resort of Vercorin is a little paradise for families. Between alpine pastures, arolla pine forests and views over the Valais Alps, you breathe the mountain air without any fuss.

From playful walks to games in the trees, Vercorin has plenty to keep young and old busy in the open air. Here is our selection of activities for children in Vercorin.

Our selection of family activities in Vercorin

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Outdoor activities

Fresh air, forests, lakes and mountains.
Illustration plate du parc accrobranche Foret Aventure a Sigeroulaz, au-dessus de Vercorin, enfants sur parcours et tyroliennes Forêt Aventure in Vercorin: treetop adventure and ziplines at Sigeroulaz
Vercorin, Valais 5-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate de la trottinette tout-terrain de Vercorin, enfants en descente avec casques au-dessus de la vallee The Vercorin all-terrain scooter: a thrilling family descent
Vercorin, Valais 8-16 years

Fancy some thrills on two wheels in Vercorin? In summer, you take the cable car up then ride an all-terrain scooter down the mountain, over around 500 metres of descent to the village. A fun, exhilarating ride, to share once children are comfortable on a bike.

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Illustration plate de la piste de luge de Vercorin, enfants descendant une pente enneigee vers le village en hiver The Vercorin sledging run: 2 km of family fun in winter
Vercorin, Valais 4-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate de l'Espace du Lavioz a Vercorin, place de jeux et pumptrack pour enfants en plein air The Espace du Lavioz in Vercorin: games in summer, snow garden in winter
Vercorin, Valais 2-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate du minigolf de Vercorin, une famille jouant sur un parcours en plein air en montagne Vercorin minigolf: a family round in the heart of the resort
Vercorin, Valais 4-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate du Sentier des Marmottes a Vercorin, une famille descendant un sentier alpin parmi les marmottes au pied des Alpes valaisannes The Marmot Trail in Vercorin: a nature-and-games descent for families
Vercorin, Valais 4-12 years

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.

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Around Vercorin

Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
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 Sitterie swimming pool in Sion, outdoor pools Outdoor swimming pool of Sitterie: the family swimming spot in Sion
Sion, Valais

Feeling like a big bowl of freshness with the kids when the sun is shining in Sion? The Sitterie outdoor swimming pool features pools, a wading pool, and a large lawn for a family swimming day, just a stone's throw from the Valais city center.

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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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Activities by budget

A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration plate de l'Espace du Lavioz a Vercorin, place de jeux et pumptrack pour enfants en plein air The Espace du Lavioz in Vercorin: games in summer, snow garden in winter
Vercorin, Valais 2-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate du minigolf de Vercorin, une famille jouant sur un parcours en plein air en montagne Vercorin minigolf: a family round in the heart of the resort
Vercorin, Valais 4-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate du Sentier des Marmottes a Vercorin, une famille descendant un sentier alpin parmi les marmottes au pied des Alpes valaisannes The Marmot Trail in Vercorin: a nature-and-games descent for families
Vercorin, Valais 4-12 years

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.

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Illustration plate du parc accrobranche Foret Aventure a Sigeroulaz, au-dessus de Vercorin, enfants sur parcours et tyroliennes Forêt Aventure in Vercorin: treetop adventure and ziplines at Sigeroulaz
Vercorin, Valais 5-16 years

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.

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Illustration plate de la trottinette tout-terrain de Vercorin, enfants en descente avec casques au-dessus de la vallee The Vercorin all-terrain scooter: a thrilling family descent
Vercorin, Valais 8-16 years

Fancy some thrills on two wheels in Vercorin? In summer, you take the cable car up then ride an all-terrain scooter down the mountain, over around 500 metres of descent to the village. A fun, exhilarating ride, to share once children are comfortable on a bike.

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Illustration plate de la piste de luge de Vercorin, enfants descendant une pente enneigee vers le village en hiver The Vercorin sledging run: 2 km of family fun in winter
Vercorin, Valais 4-16 years

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.

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Why choose Vercorin for a family outing?

Vercorin appeals to families looking for easy, sunny mountain country. Its must-do is the Sentier des Marmottes: a descent from Crêt-du-Midi to Sigeroulaz, punctuated by seven play stations about the world of marmots — ideal for getting children to walk without them noticing.

The resort lends itself to a whole day outdoors: at the end of the trail, the Forêt Aventures treetop park extends the adventure into the branches, and the gondolas open up access to vast alpine pastures. A natural, playful and easily accessible destination, perfect for introducing children to the Valais mountains.