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
6 activities for children
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The Marmot Trail in Vercorin: a nature-and-games descent for families
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.
Forêt Aventure in Vercorin: treetop adventure and ziplines at Sigeroulaz
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.
Vercorin minigolf: a family round in the heart of the resort
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.
The Espace du Lavioz in Vercorin: games in summer, snow garden in winter
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.
The Vercorin sledging run: 2 km of family fun in winter
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.
The Vercorin all-terrain scooter: a thrilling family descent
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.
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.