Activities for children in Veyrier
At the foot of the Salève, facing the cliffs that dominate the canton, Veyrier serves as the gateway to the mountain favored by the people of Geneva. It is here, at the Franco-Swiss border, that families embark for the heights or descend towards the banks of the Arve.
The municipality fosters a spirit of nature and sport: rafting on the river, sports fields in Vessy, hiking along the mountainside. A trip to Veyrier is often an exhilarating outing — in the literal sense.
Here are our ideas for activities for children in Veyrier, between river and summit.
Our selection of family activities to do in Veyrier
3 activities for children
Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.
Rafting Loisirs - Veyrier
Looking for a sporty and refreshing outing with the family by the water? In Veyrier, at the gates of Geneva, Rafting Loisirs takes you down the Arve in a raft or canoeraft, supervised by guides, for a nature adventure accessible from age 6.
Vessy Sports Center - Veyrier
Feeling like a big breath of fresh air and movement with the family? The Vessy Sports Center, by the Arve in Veyrier, brings together sports fields, a free playground, and nature walks in a vast green space that is easy to access.
Why choose Veyrier for a family outing?
The main attraction is just a stone's throw from the customs: the Salève cable car. In just a few minutes in the cabin, the whole family goes from the Geneva plain to the alpine pastures, with a stunning view of the canton, Lake Geneva, and, on clear days, Mont Blanc. Up there, trails and picnics fill a beautiful day.
Down below, the Arve offers a different kind of adventure: Rafting Loisirs takes families for guided descents of the river, with guaranteed freshness and laughter. A summer activity that turns children into white-water sailors.
For more classic outings, the Vessy sports center lines up its fields and play areas in the loop of the Arve: a classic for sporty weekends on the left bank.
Mountain within cabin reach, river within paddle reach: Veyrier concentrates a rare dose of adventure at the gates of Geneva. The kids keep asking for more.
